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“What great good, then, we are to expect and hope from participating in his divinity, when even his distress calms us and his weakness strengthens us.” quote by Augustine of Hippo
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““What great good, then, we are to expect and hope from participating in his divinity, when even his distress calms us and his weakness strengthens us.””

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.

Divine suffering can inspire hope, as God's weakness becomes a source of strength for believers.

In simple terms: God's weakness inspires human strength.

Key Takeaway

Find hope in divine suffering.

Themes

theology hope spirituality

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • counseling
  • spiritual guidance

Key Concepts

divine mystery faith redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your faith?
  • What personal strengths arise from perceived weakness?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of divine weakness vary.

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