When you are converted, you want to do what you didn't…
“When you are converted, you want to do what you didn't want to do before, and you don't want to do what you wanted to do before. There's a change in the heart; there's a cleaning up, a change in orientation, and holiness becomes attractive, instead of something you have to put up with to figure out what you can get away with. As long as young people are asking, 'Can I get away with this?' or 'Can I get away with that?' I wonder if they're regenerate. If they're asking, instead, 'How can I grow in holiness?' then I suspect they've begun to understand.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Conversion reshapes desires: former temptations lose appeal while holiness becomes attractive, indicating spiritual growth.
In simple terms: After conversion, what you want changes toward holiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek growth in holiness, not loopholes.
Themes
spiritual transformation
morality
holiness
growth
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conversion
- youth counseling
- faith formation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your heart’s orientation shift after conversion?
- What practices help sustain newfound holiness?
A Different Perspective
Holiness may still be challenged by lingering old habits.