Let this, then, be done in you; and suffer not yourself to…
““Let this, then, be done in you; and suffer not yourself to be attached to anything, however good it may appear; it is no longer such to you, if it in any measure turns you aside from what God desires of you. For the divine will is preferable to every other good. Shake off, then, all self-interest, and live by faith and abandonment; here it is that genuine faith begins truly to operate.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True faith requires detaching from worldly attachments, even appealing ones, to align with divine will and embrace spiritual abandonment.
In simple terms: Detach to follow divine purpose.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑less devotion.
Themes
faith
spirituality
detachment
divine will
renunciation
Mood
pious
serene
Type
Faith:1
Religion:0
Genuine Faith:1
God Desires:1
Faith Abandonment:1
Aside God:0
When to use this quote
- prayer life
- spiritual retreats
- ethical decision‑making
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hinder your spiritual growth?
- How can you balance worldly duties with faith?
A Different Perspective
Complete detachment may be impractical in daily life.