Affliction Quote by Thomas Brooks
“There is more evil in the least sin than in the greatest affliction.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1660
Even a small sin can cause greater harm than a severe misfortune, highlighting moral gravity over physical suffering.
In simple terms: Small sins can cause great harm.
Key Takeaway
Guard against minor transgressions.
Themes
morality
sin
consequence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we measure sin’s impact?
- Can minor faults outweigh major hardships?
A Different Perspective
May overlook context of actions.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
