Precious fruits of sanctified affliction!

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"It was good for me that I have been afflicted." Psalm 119:71

One of the precious fruits of sanctified affliction is humility. 

If pride is the Christian's greatest foe—then anything that rebukes it is our great friend.

Pride in our 'strength' is rebuked by infirmity.

Pride in our 'beauty' is rebuked by disease.

Pride in our 'wealth' is rebuked by losses.

Pride in our 'fame' is rebuked by slander.

"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word." Psalm 119:67

"It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn Your decrees." Psalm 119:71

"I know, O Lord, that Your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness You have afflicted me!" Psalm 119:75