Feelings Quote by Anonymous
“No natural feelings are high or low, holy or unholy, in themselves. They are all holy when God's hand is on the rein. They all go bad when they set up on their own and make themselves into false gods.”
About This Quote
Moral statements that all feelings are neutral until aligned with divine will; otherwise become corrupted by self‑worship.
In simple terms: Feelings are neutral unless guided by God.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance to keep emotions pure.
Themes
morality
spirituality
human nature
divine influence
Mood
contemplative
serious
hopeful
Type
aphor
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
- religious study
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
psychology
self‑deification
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a feeling as holy?
- How do we avoid creating false idols?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “God’s hand” vary; may exclude non‑theistic views.
