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.
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What peace can they have who are not at peace with God?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Inner peace is rooted in one's relationship with a higher power.
Matthew Henry emphasizes that true peace cannot be achieved without reconciliation with God. This suggests that regardless of external circumstances, an individual's spiritual peace or turmoil directly influences their overall well-being and sense of tranquility.
Themes
PeaceGodSpiritualityTranquilityInner Peace
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon about finding inner peace, I shared this quote to emphasize the importance of spiritual connection.
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