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Blind Quote by Alphonsus Liguori

“The devil does not bring sinners to hell with their eyes open: he first blinds them with the malice of their own sins. 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…” quote by Alphonsus Liguori
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“The devil does not bring sinners to hell with their eyes open: he first blinds them with the malice of their own sins. 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.”

Alphonsus Liguori

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Moral teachings, 18th century

Sin blinds us, making us unaware of our wrongdoing and its consequences.

In simple terms: Sin causes blindness to guilt.

Key Takeaway

Seek self‑awareness and repentance.

Themes

sin spiritual blindness guilt repentance

Mood

solemn introspective

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • confession
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology morality psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your own blind spots?
  • What steps help you confront personal sin?
A Different Perspective

Blindness can be overcome with honest self‑examination and community support.

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