Blind Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
“Devil does not bring sinners to Hell with their eyes open: he first blinds them with the malice of their own sins. He thus leads them to eternal perdition. Before we fall into sin, the enemy labours to blind us, that we may not see the evil we do, and the ruin we bring upon ourselves by offending God. After we commit sin, he seeks to make us dumb, that, through shame, we may conceal our guilt in confession.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Moral Theology, 1760
Sin blinds us to our own evil; the devil exploits this blindness, leading us deeper into ruin.
In simple terms: Sin blinds us, leading to ruin.
Key Takeaway
Guard against self‑deception.
Themes
sin
spiritual blindness
temptation
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confession
- prayer
- moral decision‑making
- self‑reflection
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑deception affect moral choices?
- What practices reveal hidden sin?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on external temptation ignores internal responsibility.
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