Though all afflictions are evils in themselves, yet they are good for us, because they discover to us our disease and tend to our cure.
Interpretation
Afflictions reveal our problems and can lead to personal growth and healing.
This quote by John Tillotson suggests that while afflictions may initially seem like purely negative experiences, they serve a greater purpose by uncovering our inner issues and prompting a healing process. Such challenges can lead us to self-discovery and improvement, emphasizing the idea that adversity can foster personal growth and resilience.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.
Men expect that religion should cost them no pains, that happiness should drop into their laps without any design and endeavor on their part, and that, after they have done what they please while they live, God should snatch them up to heaven when they die. But though the commandments of God be not grievous, yet it is fit to let men know that they are not thus easy.
I've had many uncanny experiences. I think it's hard to be alive and not have them. But I don't know if I can decide what that means or what they are.
To encounter Christ is to touch reality and experience transcendence. He gives us a sense of self-worth or personal significance, because He assures us of God's love for us. He sets us free from guilt because He died for us and from paralyzing fear because He reigns. He gives meaning to marriage and home, work and leisure, personhood and citizenship.
Which is worse, Risa often wondered, to have tens of thousands of babies that no one wanted or to silently make then go away before they were even born
Reality - Dreams = Animal Being Reality + Dreams = A Heart-Ache (usually called Idealism) Reality + Humor = Realism (also called Conservatism) Dreams - Humor = Fanaticism Dreams + Humor = Fantasy Reality + Dreams + Humor = Wisdom
There's this romantic idea that's built up around war. But the pragmatic view is there are tons of people of my generation who have lost their lives, lost their marriages, or lost their health as a consequence of being sent to wars which could have been avoided.
To look into the eyes of a wolf is to see your own soul - hope you like what you see.
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