![]() ![]() The question that follows from this line of reasoning is this: Do we value humility? If we valued humility, then maybe we would value whatever it is that produces humility within us. Why does Spurgeon say that sickness is the greatest earthly blessing? It is to humble us. ![]() This is very similar to what Paul spoke of in 2 Corinthians 12:7 in that he was given “a thorn…in the flesh… to keep me from becoming conceited.” Why was Paul suffering from a “thorn” in the flesh? To keep him humble. Basically, the sickness is given to humble and to sober us. ![]() ![]() If some men, that I know of could only be favoured with a month of rheumatism, it would, by God’s grace mellow them marvelously.” ( An All Round Ministry, 384).ĭo you, or I, believe that “sickness” is God’s “greatest earthly blessing”? Could “rheumatism” actually be good for one’s soul? Spurgeon mentions why he believes that sickness would be helpful: It would be helpful to “mellow” those on whom sickness has fallen. “I dare say the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness . Spurgeon’s struggle with depression is well-known and is readily admitted by him on many occasions, so he is quite familiar with affliction of various types. Look, however, to how Spurgeon answered this question. Others may say that the greatest earthly blessing could be a steady job or physical health. What would you say is the greatest earthly blessing that God could give to any of us? Some may say wealth, others may say family. AFFLICTION=”THE GREATEST EARTHLY BLESSING” I listened to Piper give Spurgeon’s biography speech, on a CD, at a pastor’s conference some years’ back and I simply want to share what has encouraged me in hopes that it will encourage you. Most of my quotes will be coming from John Piper’s biography of Spurgeon here. Spurgeon, known as “the prince of preachers,” was a minister at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London and lived from 1834-1892. What I want to share with you now is some of the thoughts from the life of Charles Spurgeon that has recently blessed and encouraged my own life. Have you struggled with adversity in your life? Have you often wondered how to properly view the trials and struggles you’ve encountered? I know I have. See a previous post I wrote on the value of biographies here Do we really believe that God has Christians’ good in mind when even the toughest afflictions may come into our lives? (image courtesy of ) ![]()
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