Men have been led in dark paths, through the providence and dispensation of God. Why, surely it is not to be objected to a man, for who can love to walk in the dark? But providence doth often so dispose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People are guided by divine will even through difficult or unclear paths.
- In plain terms
- God leads people through dark times, and no one objects to walking in darkness.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that guidance exists even when the path ahead is unclear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is suffering always part of a plan?
- How do you find direction in the dark?
Another view
Attributing all hardship to divine will can discourage practical problem-solving.
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