Tell everything to your spiritual father, and the Lord…
“Tell everything to your spiritual father, and the Lord will have mercy on you and you will escape delusion. But if you think that you know more about the spiritual life than your spiritual father, and you stop telling him everything about yourself in confession, then you will immediately be allowed to fall into some sort of delusion, in order that you may be corrected.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Confessing fully to a spiritual guide prevents delusion; secrecy leads to error.
In simple terms: Full confession avoids spiritual error.
Key Takeaway
Share openly with trusted guide.
Themes
spirituality
trust
humness
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
advisory
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal counseling
Key Concepts
confession
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you keep hidden from your guide?
- How does honesty shape spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on self‑knowledge can be risky.