Sorrow
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Sorrow often arises from disappointed ambitions and wounded pride, but true peace can be found in accepting one's lot and making the most of it. 149:5.3
Sorrow cannot exist in the face of duty faithfully performed by the Havona Servitals and Graduate Guides. 25:1.6
A powerful philosophy of living arises from a blend of cosmic wisdom and emotional reactions to one's surroundings, where deficient unification creates unhappiness. 140:4.8-9
Doubt not truth in sorrow, for I have triumphed and shown you the way to eternal joy. 181:1.6
Let us forsake sorrow and disown fear, embracing the faith that sustains us in righteousness and manliness. 131:3.2
Friendship lessens sting of sorrow by providing enhanced defense against all evil and mutual affection as a source of comfort and strength. 160:2.9
God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds; his mercy endures forever. 131:2.4
Judas's persistent isolation multiplied his grief, sorrows, anxieties, and despair almost beyond endurance. 193:4.12
Do not depict your teacher as a man of sorrows; rather, let future generations know the radiance of our joy, the buoyance of our good will, and the inspiration of our good humor. 159:3.10 181:1.8
Jesus suffered untold sorrow as he prayed in the ravine, heavy-laden and oppressed, before accepting his fate with a heavy heart. (182:3.1,7)
Sorrow is predominantly a material reaction to your internal psychic climate and external environment. 108:5.6
Sorrow is none on Paradise, where eternal joy and peace reign forever. 27:1.5
Beware of false prophets and deceitful friends, for there is no sorrow more terrible than being wounded by a trusted friend. 149:6.12
The sorrows of the Infinite Spirit are real; do not grieve the Spirit of God, who speaks and intercedes for us. 8:6.4
Our sorrows and trials are essential components of the divine plan for our development. 23:2.12
Peter learned a needful lesson through much trouble and many sorrows. 181:2.29
The story of Fortune is a tale of transformation from sorrow to service and victory, guided by the wise words of Jesus to a fearful young man. 130:6
Suffer less through sorrow by making fewer personal plans for others and accepting your lot after faithfully performing your duty. 48:6.36
The measure of human strength lies in resisting grudges and withstanding brooding in the face of sorrow. 156:5.17
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Wicked flee when none pursue 149:5.3 — Pr 28:1.
- Wicked like troubled sea 149:5.3 — Is 57:20-21.
- Well done, good & faithful 25:1.6 — Mt 25:21,23; Lk 19:17.
- We are never alone 181:1.6 — Jn 16:32-33.
- Happy are they who mourn 160:2.9 — Mt 5:4; Lk 6:21b.
- Mercy of God is everlasting 131:2.4 — Ps 103:17. *The Lord is gracious and full of compassion*: Ps 111:4; Ps 145:8. *The Lord is good and tenders his mercies*: Ps 145:9. *Heals brokenhearted and binds their wounds*: Ps 147:3. *Dwell in high and holy place*: Is 57:15. *No one can hide from our Lord*: Jer 23:24; Ps 139:7. *Let heavens be glad*: Ps 96:11. *Lord reigns*: 1 Ch 16:31; Ps 93:1; Ps 96:10. *Thanks God for his mercies*: 1 Ch 16:34. *His Mercy endures forever*: Ps 136:1-26.
- Jesus not a man of sorrows 159:3.10 — Is 53:3.
- Jesus not “man of sorrows” 181:1.8 — Is 53:3.
- No night there 27:1.5 — Rev 22:3-5. *Live forever*: Acts 13:46-48. *Wipe away all tears*: Rev 7:17; Rev 21:4. *Live forever*: Dn 12:2; Mt 19:16,29; Mt 25:46; Mk 10:17,30; Lk 10:25; Lk 18:18,30; Jn 3:15-16,36; Jn 4:14,36; Jn 5:24,39; Jn 6:27,40,47; Jn 6:51,68; Jn 8:51-52; Jn 10:28; Jn 11:25-26; Jn 12:25,50; Jn 17:2-3; Ro 2:7; Ro 5:21; Ro 6:22-23; Ga 6:8; 1 Ti 1:16; 1 Ti 6:12,19; Tit 1:2; Tit 3:7; 1 Jn 1:2; 1 Jn 2:25; 1 Jn 3:15; 1 Jn 5:11,13,20; Jud 1:21; Rev 22:5.
- Near in mouth, far in heart 149:6.12 — Jer 12:2.
- Priests teach for hire 149:6.12 — Mic 3:11.
- Speak peace, but mischief 149:6.12 — Ps 28:3.
- Flatter with lips 149:6.12 — Ps 5:9; Ps 12:2; Ps 78:36.
- Wounded by trusted friend 149:6.12 — Zec 13:6.
- Love of the Spirit 8:6.4 — Ro 15:30.
- Grieve not the Spirit of God 8:6.4 — Eph 4:30.
- Have an ear, hear the Spirit 8:6.4 — Rev 2:7,11,17,29; Rev 3:6,13,22.
- Spirit makes intercession 8:6.4 — Ro 8:26-27.
- Sons of God 8:6.4 — 1 Ch 22:10; Ps 2:7; Is 56:5; Mt 5:9,16,45; Lk 20:36; Jn 1:12-13; Jn 11:52; Acts 17:28-29; Ro 9:26; 2 Co 6:18; Ga 3:26; Ga 4:5-7; Eph 1:5; Phil 2:15; Heb 12:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1-2,10; 1 Jn 5:2; Rev 21:7; 2 Sam 7:14.
- Spirit led are sons of God 8:6.4 — Ro 8:14-17,19,21.
- Foretells Peter's denial 181:2.29 — Mt 26:34; Mk 14:30; Lk 22:34; Jn 13:38.
- Strengthen Brethren 181:2.29 — Lk 22:32b.