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.
16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?
With whom did the prophet Isaiah say Christ would make His grave?
By what means is sin made known?
What call was made to come out of Babylon?
What does Malachi say of those that fear the Lord?
6. How did they manifest their displeasure at His healing the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath?
After accepting Christ, what are we to do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle