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I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but…

“I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but because I am unworthy.” quote by Walter Hilton
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“I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but because I am unworthy.”

Walter Hilton

About This Quote

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

He seeks divine love not for personal merit but because he feels unworthy, emphasizing humility and dependence on grace.

In simple terms: He craves God's love despite feeling unworthy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and seek grace.

Themes

spirituality humility divine love

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • contemplative practice
  • community worship

Key Concepts

medieval mysticism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does feeling unworthy shape your faith?
  • What role does humility play in your life?
A Different Perspective

May be misread as self‑deprecation.

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