Affliction Quote by Thomas Watson
“Whoever brings an affliction, it is God who sends it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1620
Suffering is sent by God, implying that hardships have a divine purpose or lesson.
In simple terms: God sends afflictions for a reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning in challenges as part of faith.
Themes
faith
suffering
theodicy
purpose
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- community support
- prayer groups
Key Concepts
divine providence
human endurance
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept suffering as purposeful?
- How does this belief affect coping with loss?
A Different Perspective
This view can struggle with explaining random tragedy.
![“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)
