Precious fruits of sanctified affliction?

(by Newman Hall)

"It was good for me that I have been afflicted."

One of the precious fruits of sanctified affliction
is humility.  If pride is the Christian's greatest
foe, anything that rebukes it is our great friend.

Pride in our 'strength' is rebuked by infirmity.

Pride in our 'beauty' is rebuked by disease.

Pride in our 'wealth' is rebuked by losses.

Pride in our 'fame' is rebuked by slander.

"It was good for me that I have been afflicted."

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