Christian Quote by Samuel Rutherford
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““[S]how yourself a Christian, by suffering without murmuring; - in patience possess your soul: they lose nothing who gain Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Practice of Piety, 1650
True Christian endurance is patient suffering without complaint, gaining spiritual reward.
In simple terms: Endure suffering patiently for spiritual gain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patient perseverance.
Themes
faith
patience
suffering
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
scriptural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- hardship
- moral testing
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find meaning in suffering?
- How does patience shape your faith?
A Different Perspective
Patience may be tested by extreme hardship.
