--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God puts us through hell, only so we may…" description: "\"God puts us through hell, only so we may have the privilege of earning our way closer to him, in heaven.\" — Mikayla Workman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e4/mikayla-workman-263327_heaven_god-puts-us-through-hell-only-so-we-may_122478.jpg" --- # God puts us through hell, only so we may have the… ![“God puts us through hell, only so we may have the privilege of earning our way closer to him, in heaven.” quote by Mikayla Workman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e4/mikayla-workman-263327_heaven_god-puts-us-through-hell-only-so-we-may_122478.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e4/mikayla-workman-263327_heaven_god-puts-us-through-hell-only-so-we-may_122478.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2e4/mikayla-workman-263327_heaven_god-puts-us-through-hell-only-so-we-may_122478.jpg) > “God puts us through hell, only so we may have the privilege of earning our way closer to him, in heaven.” [Mikayla Workman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mikayla-workman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God allows suffering (hell) as a privilege, enabling believers to draw closer to Him in heaven. **In simple terms:** Suffering is seen as a path to divine closeness. Key Takeaway Find purpose in hardship. Themes faith spirituality theology pain redemption Mood contemplative hopeful Type Heaven:1 Hell:1 God Puts:0 Hell Privilege:0 Puts Hell:0 When to use this quote - personal prayer - spiritual counseling - theological study - community support - mindfulness Key Concepts religion afterlife purpose Questions to Reflect On - How does hardship shape your faith? - What does “privilege” mean in this context? 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