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The scripture comes gently, as a mother comes to her…

“The scripture comes gently, as a mother comes to her child, so that we who can scarcely crawl on the ground are not left alone in our weakness." (Augustine)” quote by Bengt Runo Hoffman
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““The scripture comes gently, as a mother comes to her child, so that we who can scarcely crawl on the ground are not left alone in our weakness." (Augustine)””

Bengt Runo Hoffman

About This Quote

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

Divine guidance arrives gently, like a mother caring for a child, not leaving the weak alone.

In simple terms: God comforts the weak gently.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine support.

Themes

faith comfort weakness motherhood spirituality

Mood

hopeful reassuring

Type

Bible:1 Children:0 Left alone:0 Parenting:0 Mother Comes:0 Weakness Augustine:0 Scripture Comes:0 Gently Mother:0 Comes Gently:0

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community support

Key Concepts

theology grace human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you feel when you are vulnerable?
  • What does 'motherly' comfort mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Divine assistance may not be immediate.

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