Quote by William Mountford

A man who is not poor nor ill, nor about to be stoned to death, must not distress himself if he does not feel all through his life what faith Stephen had only in his last moments.

A man who is not poor nor ill, nor about to be stoned to dea

Summary

This quote suggests that one should not be discouraged or distraught if they do not possess the same unwavering faith as someone who is going through extreme hardships or facing their death. It implies that faith, in its strongest and purest form, often emerges during the most difficult times when one's circumstances give them no other option. Therefore, it is understandable that those who are not experiencing such intense struggles might not reach the same level of faith, and they should not berate themselves for it.

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By William Mountford

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