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Affection Quote by Amy Carmichael

“We must look upon the world, with all its delights and all its attractions, with suspicion and reserve. We who love our Lord and whose affections are set on Heavenly things voluntarily and gladly lay aside the things that charm and ravish the world, that our hearts may be ravished with the things…” quote by Amy Carmichael
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“We must look upon the world, with all its delights and all its attractions, with suspicion and reserve. We who love our Lord and whose affections are set on Heavenly things voluntarily and gladly lay aside the things that charm and ravish the world, that our hearts may be ravished with the things of Heaven; that our whole being may be poured forth in constant and unreserved devotion in the service of the Lord who died to save us.”

Amy Carmichael

About This Quote

One should enjoy the world’s pleasures but keep a cautious, reserved stance, prioritizing spiritual devotion over worldly temptations.

In simple terms: Enjoy life but stay wary, focusing on spiritual devotion.

Key Takeaway

Balance enjoyment with spiritual vigilance.

Themes

faith discipline worldliness devotion

Mood

reflective serious inspirational

Type

advice spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • media consumption
  • social events
  • personal choices

Key Concepts

theology spiritual discipline moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern beneficial from distracting pleasures?
  • What practices help maintain spiritual focus?
A Different Perspective

Worldly pleasures can distract from deeper spiritual goals.

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