There is a burden of care in getting riches; fear in keeping them; temptation in using them; guilt in abusing them; sorrow in losing them; and a burden of account at last to be given concerning them.
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A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A good person seeks self-awareness and understands that challenges often have a purpose.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and humility in a good person. It suggests that in times of hardship, a truly good individual is not only willing to confront the less admirable aspects of themselves but also seeks to understand the reasons behind their struggles, recognizing that these afflictions may serve a divine purpose in their personal growth and development.
Themes
Self-AwarenessGrowthAfflictionFaithDivine Purpose
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience and self-improvement.
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