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“He has borne with thousands of foul and abominable sins which you have committed against Him, yet even they have not been enough to make Him cease looking upon you. Is it such a great matter, then, for you to avert the eyes of your soul from the outward things and sometimes to look at Him?” quote by Santa Teresa de Jesús
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““He has borne with thousands of foul and abominable sins which you have committed against Him, yet even they have not been enough to make Him cease looking upon you. Is it such a great matter, then, for you to avert the eyes of your soul from the outward things and sometimes to look at Him?””

Santa Teresa de Jesús

About This Quote

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

Divine love persists despite human sin; seek God beyond worldly distractions.

In simple terms: God loves despite sins; look beyond material.

Key Takeaway

Focus on spiritual connection.

Themes

faith forgiveness spirituality

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • meditation

Key Concepts

mysticism theology human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one maintain focus on God?
  • What distractions hinder spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Human sin may be overwhelming.

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