Many times our “thorns” are put there by God to distract us from gross immorality. Such was the case of Basil, as referenced by Flavel in The Mystery of Providence: Our Christian classics readings from the best divines, with notices… Continue Reading
In this chapter Flavel hopes to show us the mighty Providence of God in directing our family affairs. Perhaps some would be negligent to thank Providence for their marriage or children. Flavel, shows us the ridiculous nature of such a… Continue Reading
On page 83 of John Flavel’s The Mystery of Providence, he mentions Socrates’ wife, Xanthippe. She has become somewhat of a legendeary figure. It is this legend that Flavel makes mention of. Legend has it that she was a mean,… Continue Reading
In this chapter Flavel considers a much neglected area in thinking of Providence; our employment. Flavel makes five particular points, showing how the Providence of God is displayed in our civil callings: In directing you to a calling in your… Continue Reading