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It does not take God’s glory into account. On the contrary, it actually desires the removal of what it perceives as dangerous, meaning it desires the removal of God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":33,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},3150595,"Whatever be the ground of one’s distress, it should drive him to, not from God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":33,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},3150594,"When our needs are permitted to grow to an extremity, and all visible hopes fail, then to have relief given wonderfully enhances the price of such a mercy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":33,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},3150589,"O my soul, I am now addressing myself to the greatest work that ever a creature was employed about – I am going into the solemn presence of God about business of everlasting importance!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":33,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":73},3150583,"I look upon every good man, as a good book, lent by its owner for another to read, and transcribe the excellent notions and golden passages that are in it for his own benefit, that they may return with him when the owner shall call for the book again: but in case this excellent book shall be thrown into a corner and no use made of it, it justly provokes the owner to take it away in displeasure. – Funeral of John Upton, Esq.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is attributed to John Flavel, a 17th-century English Puritan minister and theologian. The Funeral Sermon for John Upton, Esq., in which the quote appears, was likely delivered around 1675-1680. During this period, Flavel was grappling with the loss of friends and family due to the Great Plague that ravaged England, adding an air of solemnity and introspection to his words.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nFlavel's insightful remark reveals a tension between reverence for individuals (considered \"good books\") and accountability for their impact. He suggests that people can be seen as vessels of wisdom, but if they fail to share their knowledge or inspire others, it is not unreasonable for the world to move on without them.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's professional landscape, this perspective encourages us to evaluate our colleagues' contributions not solely based on personal relationships, but also on their ability to disseminate valuable insights and drive collective progress. By adopting this mindset, we can foster a culture where individuals are motivated to share their expertise and leave lasting legacies, even if they're no longer present in the organization or community.",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":33,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},3150571,"We must not think that faith itself is the soul’s rest; it is only the means of it. 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