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.
Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
To whom will the gates of the heavenly city finally be opened?
What saved the people from the predicted overthrow?
Who appeared to accuse Christ before Herod?
Why should children obey their parents?
In symbolic prophecy what length of time is represented by a day?
Are the angels interested in the plan of salvation?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle