Suffering Quote by Russell D. Moore
““All believers in Christ, the Scripture teaches, will suffer-all of us. You will be glorified, Paul says, if you suffer with him. The problem with too many of us is not that we don't suffer, but that we assume that only Third World Christians or heroic missionaries are suffering. My boys didn't know that they were suffering in Russia; they would feel it as suffering now.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Suffering of Believers, 2021
Suffering is universal among believers, not limited to distant or heroic contexts; recognizing it fosters solidarity.
In simple terms: Suffering is common for all believers, not just the far away.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and support shared suffering.
Themes
faith
suffering
solidarity
humility
community
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church communities
- mission fields
- personal crises
- global conflicts
- health emergencies
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of pain
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support those suffering nearby?
- What does shared suffering teach about faith?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on distant suffering can neglect local needs.
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