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“No just man suffices unto himself for the winning of justification. The divine mercy must always hold out a hand to his footsteps as they falter and almost stumble, and this is so because the weakness of his free will may cause him to lose balance, and if he falls he may perish forever.” quote by John Cassian
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“No just man suffices unto himself for the winning of justification. The divine mercy must always hold out a hand to his footsteps as they falter and almost stumble, and this is so because the weakness of his free will may cause him to lose balance, and if he falls he may perish forever.”

John Cassian

About This Quote

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

Divine mercy aids the weak will, preventing falls and perpetual loss.

In simple terms: God helps those whose free will falters.

Key Takeaway

Rely on divine support in weakness.

Themes

theology grace human frailty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • moral decisions
  • prayer

Key Concepts

spiritual guidance humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance divine help with personal effort?
  • When does reliance become dependency?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on divine aid may diminish personal responsibility.

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