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Thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment

by 높은산 언덕위 2021. 3. 22.

“Because Jesus Christ suffered greatly, He understands our suffering. He understands our grief. We experience hard things so that we too may have increased compassion and understanding for others.

“Remember the sublime words of the Savior to the Prophet Joseph Smith when he suffered with his companions in the smothering darkness of Liberty Jail:

“‘My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;

“‘And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.’ (D&C 121:7–8.)

“With that eternal perspective, Joseph took comfort from these words, and so can we” (“Come What May, and Love It,” Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin)