For when God is said by these things to try men and prove them, to see what is in their hearts and whether they will keep His commandments or no, we are not to understand, that it is for His own information, or that He may obtain evidence Himself of their sincerity (for he needs no trials for His information); but chiefly for their conviction, and to exhibit evidence to their consciences...
So when God tempted or tried Abraham with that difficult command of offering up his son, it was not for His satisfaction, whether he feared God or no, but for Abraham's own greater satisfaction and comfort, and the more clear manifestation of the favour of God to him.
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It's only as bad as you make it.
Benjamin J. CareyTags: life inspirational strength adversity
Funerals aren't scheduled.
Benjamin J. CareyTags: life strength death living adversity destiny dying funerals
The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory. Thats the essence of it.
Vince Lombardi Jr.Tags: success winning adversity glory comeback barefoot-in-november benjamin-j-carey
But we believe – nay, Lord we only hope,
That one day we shall thank thee perfectly
For pain and hope and all that led or drove
Us back into the bosom of thy love.
In the realm of the unknown, difficulties must be viewed as a hidden treasure! Usually, the more difficult, the better. It's not as valuable if your difficulties stem from your own inner struggle. But when difficulties arise out of increasing objective resistance, that's marvelous!
Aleksandr SolzhenitsynWhat do they say about meeting a bear in the woods? Oh right, you shouldn't. And to make sure you don't, you should make a lot of noise so that they'll will know where you are and keep their distance because, supposedly, they're as nervous of us as we are of them. Which is all goo, except this bear doesn't seem the least bit nervous. He's giving me a look like I'm Goldilocks, ate his porridge, broke his chair, slept in his bed, and now it's payback time."- Widdershins
Charles de LintTags: adversity humorous fairytales
What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.
Abraham LincolnTags: adversity
Life with trials hard may press me;
Heaven will bring me sweeter rest.
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Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.
J.K. RowlingTags: inspirational future hope adversity failure life-lessons rock-bottom harvard-commencement-speech
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