The first fruit of love is the musing of the mind on God…
““The first fruit of love is the musing of the mind on God. He who is in love, his thoughts are ever upon the object. He who loves God is ravished and transported with the contemplation of God. "When I awake, I am still with thee" (Psalm 139:18). The thoughts are as travelers in the mind. David's thoughts kept heaven-road. "I am still with Thee." God is the treasure, and where the treasure is, there is the heart. By this we may test our love to God. What are our thoughts most upon? Can we say we are ravished with delight when we think on God? Have our thoughts got wings? Are they fled aloft? Do we contemplate Christ and glory?... A sinner crowds God out of his thoughts. He never thinks of God, unless with horror, as the prisoner thinks of the judge.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love for God fills the mind with divine thoughts, making God the heart's treasure; neglecting God leaves the mind empty and fearful.
In simple terms: God‑centered love occupies the mind, neglect leads to emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate thoughts that keep God central.
Themes
spirituality
love
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- scripture study
- daily reflection
Key Concepts
theology
contemplation
inner treasure
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do your thoughts turn toward the divine?
- What practices help keep God present in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging for non‑theistic readers.