If we do not use great care to mortify our will, there are…
“If we do not use great care to mortify our will, there are many things which can deprives us of the holy freedom of spirit that we are seeking in order to fly more freely to our Creator, without always being bogged down with the clay of this earth. Moreover, there can never be solid virtue in a soul that is attached to its own will.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Neglecting to humble the will leads to spiritual bondage; true freedom requires surrendering personal desire.
In simple terms: Control your will to stay spiritually free.
Key Takeaway
Surrender ego for spiritual liberty.
Themes
spirituality
willpower
freedom
humility
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- spiritual direction
- daily meditation
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice humility daily?
- What does “holy freedom” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Will can be stubborn; surrender may feel like loss of self.