Part 2 Chapter 16: One Should Give More Thanks in Misfortune

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Part 2 Chapter 16: One Should Give More Thanks in Misfortune than in Good Times, and Not Only to God, but Also to the One Who Bestows the Grief

[Reader Benjamin]

Angel: ... The Abbot Stephan had so much patience that he considered his freinds only those who did him harm. He returned insult with gratitude. if he suffered some deprivation through poverty from someone, he considered it to be the greatest gain. He considered all his enemies to be advancers of his salvation. ...

What a sign of our maturity in Christ! When will I attain onto it? This is an example of love for God were everything that brings us back to Him is a source of thanksgiving. Praise God. And may I attain onto this as well!