You may take great comfort from the fact that suffering inwardly for the sake of truth proves abundantly that one loves it and marks one out as being of the elect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suffering for truth proves your love for it and marks you as special.
- In plain terms
- If you suffer for the truth, it shows you truly love it.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the proof of dedication found in suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you suffer for your beliefs?
- Does hardship validate truth?
Another view
Suffering does not always guarantee moral superiority.
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