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“Much of our problem is not, as is often said, that we have failed to get what is in our head down in our heart. Much of what hinders us is that we have had a lot of mistaken theology in our head and it has gotten down into our heart. And it is controlling our inner dynamics so that the head and…” quote by Dallas Willard
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““Much of our problem is not, as is often said, that we have failed to get what is in our head down in our heart. Much of what hinders us is that we have had a lot of mistaken theology in our head and it has gotten down into our heart. And it is controlling our inner dynamics so that the head and heart cannot, even with the aid of the Word and the Spirit, pull one another straight.””

Dallas Willard

About This Quote

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

Our inner conflict arises from false beliefs that infiltrate emotions, blocking alignment between mind and heart even with spiritual help.

In simple terms: Wrong ideas in the mind affect the heart, preventing harmony.

Key Takeaway

Identify and replace mistaken beliefs.

Themes

spirituality psychology inner conflict growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal counseling
  • church teaching
  • self‑reflection
  • mental health therapy

Key Concepts

theology cognitive dissonance spiritual formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs are shaping your emotions?
  • How can you align mind and heart through practice?
A Different Perspective

Changing beliefs alone may not heal emotional wounds without relational support.

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