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“Faith will falter if the authority of holy scripture is shaken; and if faith falters, love itself decays. For if someone lapses in his faith, he inevitably lapses in his love as well, since he cannot love what he does not believe to be true.” quote by Augustine of Hippo
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““Faith will falter if the authority of holy scripture is shaken; and if faith falters, love itself decays. For if someone lapses in his faith, he inevitably lapses in his love as well, since he cannot love what he does not believe to be true.””

Augustine of Hippo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith and love are linked; when belief is shaken, love weakens because love depends on trust in truth.

In simple terms: Faith supports love; loss of belief harms love.

Key Takeaway

Nurture belief to sustain love.

Themes

faith love trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • spiritual guidance
  • personal reflection
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief shape your capacity to love?
  • What practices strengthen both faith and love?
A Different Perspective

Faith can be challenged by doubt, making love vulnerable.

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