Christian Quote by Maximus the Confessor
“...the Lord said as He drew near His passion, 'Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself; and He will glorify Him at once' (Jn. 13:31-32). From This it is clear that divine gifts follow sufferings endured for the sake of virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Gospel of John, 1st century
Suffering for virtue leads to divine glorification and personal transformation.
In simple terms: Enduring hardship brings spiritual honor.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trials as paths to growth.
Themes
sacrifice
virtue
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal trials
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one discern meaningful suffering?
- What role does community play in bearing hardship?
A Different Perspective
Not all suffering is purposeful; outcomes can be ambiguous.
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