When we think of the height of God's infinity we should…
“When we think of the height of God's infinity we should not despair of His compassion reaching us from such a height; and when we recall the infinite depth of our fall through sin we should not refuse to believe that the virtue which has been killed in us will rise again. For God can accomplish both these things: He can come down and illumine our intellect with spiritual knowledge, and He can raise up the virtue within us and exalt it with Himself through works of righteousness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even amidst God's vastness and human sin, hope persists that divine compassion and inner virtue can be restored through spiritual insight and righteous deeds.
In simple terms: Hope that divine compassion and inner virtue can be restored.
Key Takeaway
Trust in spiritual renewal.
Themes
faith
hope
redemption
spirituality
humility
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- ethical living
- community support
Key Concepts
Divine compassion
inner virtue
spiritual knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture spiritual knowledge?
- In what ways can righteous actions revive inner virtue?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may limit perception of divine aid.