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A wise man has said: 'Only a Christian can live wholly in…

“A wise man has said: 'Only a Christian can live wholly in the present, for to him the past is pardoned and the future is safe in God.' ...the Christian life must be a life without regrets, without remorse.” quote by Evelyn Underhill
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“A wise man has said: 'Only a Christian can live wholly in the present, for to him the past is pardoned and the future is safe in God.' ...the Christian life must be a life without regrets, without remorse.”

Evelyn Underhill

About This Quote

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

Christian faith offers present‑focused peace, freeing believers from past guilt and future anxiety.

In simple terms: Faith lets you live now, trusting God.

Key Takeaway

Live in present trusting God.

Themes

faith present‑moment trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • counseling
  • stress management
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

theology psychology of religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you find present peace without religion?
  • How does faith shape your view of past and future?
A Different Perspective

Not all find comfort in religious certainty.

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