Why is sorrow better than laughter?
Answer
"Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." Eccl. 7: 3.
NOTE - 'Many of the loveliest songs of peace and trust and hope which God's children sing in this
world they have been taught in the hushed and darkened chambers of sorrow. . . . Afflictions, sanctified,
soften the asperities of life. They tame the wildness of nature. They temper human ambitions. They burn
out the dross of selfishness and worldliness. They humble pride. They quell fierce passions. They reveal to
men their own hearts, their own weakness, faults, blemishes, and perils. They teach patience and
submission. They discipline unruly spirits. They deepen and enrich our experience."-"Week-Day
Religion," by J. R. Miller, D.D., Pages 92, 93.
In what working of God is faith to be exercised in connection with baptism?
What has ever been the theme of God's prophets?
When and by whom was the Sabbath made?
What were the names of these seven churches?
By what are we to try them?
Are the righteous freed from afflictions in this world?
If an answer does not come at once, what should we do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle