January 8

On Affliction

“They who dive in the sea of affliction bring up rare pearls.” (619.145)

“Affliction hardens those whom it does not soften.” (1129.484)

“Some of you people of God, when you get bitter waters, want to throw them away. Do not throw a drop of it away, for that is the water you have yet to drink. Accept your afflictions. They are a part of your education.” (2301.150)

“All afflictions are not chastisements for sin; there are some afflictions that have quite another end and object.” (2309.241)