Satisfaction consists in the cutting off of the causes of…
“Satisfaction consists in the cutting off of the causes of the sin. Thus, fasting is the proper antidote to lust; prayer to pride, to envy, anger and sloth; alms to covetousness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Fasting counters vices like lust and pride, while almsgiving counters greed, offering spiritual antidotes to sinful cravings.
In simple terms: Fasting and almsgiving fight sin.
Key Takeaway
Practice fasting or giving to curb excess.
Themes
spirituality
discipline
vice
purity
almsgiving
Mood
reflective
serious
inspirational
Type
Alms:1
Antidote:1
Causes:1
Covetousness:1
Cutting:1
Cutting off:1
Envy:1
Fasting:1
Lust:1
Prayer:1
Pride:1
Satisfaction:1
Sin:1
Sloth:1
Causes Sin:1
Antidote Lust:1
Sin Fasting:1
Fasting Proper:1
When to use this quote
- religious observance
- personal discipline
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
self‑control
ethical practice
Questions to Reflect On
- Which vice feels most challenging to resist?
- How can community support aid spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May not address underlying psychological causes.