There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.
Adoniram JudsonRead
I never realized what a great privilege it is to be able to use the voice for Christ until I was deprived of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the importance of having a voice for expressing one's faith, recognizing it as a privilege only appreciated when lost.
Adoniram Judson's quote emphasizes the value of being able to express one's beliefs and ideas, particularly in relation to faith in Christ. It suggests that many take for granted the ability to communicate their convictions until they face the absence of such a voice, highlighting a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to share one's faith and the sorrow that comes when that ability is stripped away.
Themes
VoiceFaithPrivilegeExpressionGratitude
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, one might reflect on the power of their voice in expressing faith.
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