Feast of Willibrord of York, Archbishop of Utrecht…
“Feast of Willibrord of York, Archbishop of Utrecht, Apostle of Frisia, 739 Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride hides behind good deeds, turning them into evil, unlike other sins that vent through wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Pride corrupts good actions.
Guard motives behind deeds.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- confessional practice
- ethical decision making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize pride in your actions?
- What practices reveal true intent?
Pride can be subtle and hard to detect.