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“When [the saints] perform actions to God, then the soul says: 'Oh! that I could do what pleases God!' When they come to suffer any cross: 'Oh, that what God does might please me!' I labour to do what pleases God, and I labour that what God does shall please me: here is a Christian indeed, who shall endeavour both these. It is but one side of a Christian to endeavour to do what pleases God; you must as well endeavour to be pleased with what God does, and so you will come to be a complete Christian when you can do both, and that is the first thing in the excellence of this grace of contentment.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True Christian contentment requires both seeking to please God and learning to accept God’s actions.
In simple terms: Balance doing God’s will with appreciating His will.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and trust in divine providence.
Themes
faith
contentment
humility
spiritual growth
trust
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- daily decision‑making
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
grace
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate gratitude for divine outcomes?
- What practices help align actions with divine purpose?
A Different Perspective
Accepting God’s will can be difficult when outcomes are painful.