Foolish Quote by R.C. Sproul
““But he said to her, "You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of John, 1990s
Faith must accept both blessings and trials as part of God's plan, not choosing only the good.
In simple terms: Accept both good and hardship.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all of life.
Themes
faith
theology
acceptance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
biblical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual growth
- counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
Divine sovereignty
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you tend to reject hardship?
- How can you view adversity as meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that suffering is not always purposeful.
