>>16744278“You will not find one godly man who came out of an affliction worse than when he went into it. Though for a little while he was shaken, yet, at last, he was better for an affliction. But, a great many godly men have been worse for their prosperity.”
— Jeremiah Burroughs
“In the school of affliction God reads lectures upon his attributes, and expounds himself unto his people, so that many times they come to know more of God by half a year’s suffering, than by many years’ sermons.”
— Thomas Case
“He feels all our sorrows, needs, and burdens as his own. That is why it is said that the sufferings of believers are called the sufferings of Christ.”
— John Flavel
“Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces. Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.”
— Matthew Henry
“Suffering brings out graces that cannot be seen in a time of health. It is the treading of the grapes that brings out the sweet juices of the vine; so it is affliction that draws forth submission, weanedness from the world, and complete rest in God. Use afflictions while you have them.”
— Robert Murray M’Cheyne
“Nothing in this world is more beautiful than a Christian life with many trials and cares — yet remaining ever peaceful and joyous amid them all. This is the real goal of noble Christian living.”
— J.R. Miller
“Though His medicines are all beneficial – they are not all pleasant.”
— John Newton
