By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which without it we…

J. C. Ryle
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By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which without it we should never learn. By affliction He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, makes us long for heaven. ✨ Bible Commentary - The Gospel of Mark.
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By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which without it we should never learn. By affliction He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, makes us long for heaven. ✨ Bible Commentary - The Gospel of Mark.

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