Even men without a gospel have their Mount of Olives. And one must not fall asleep on theirs either.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone has a personal spiritual crisis; do not ignore it.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has their own moment of struggle.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and address personal struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your Mount of Olives?
- How should you handle personal crises?
Another view
Not everyone experiences spiritual crisis.
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