Adore Quote by Anonymous
“who can duly adore that Love which will open the high gates to a prodigal who is brought in kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance of escape? The words compelle intrare, compel them to come in, have been so abused by wicked men that we shudder at them; but, properly understood, they plumb the depth of the Divine mercy. The hardness of God is kinder than the softness of man, and His compulsion is our liberation.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Divine Mercy, 2019
Divine love compels the lost toward redemption; God’s strictness is kinder than human softness, and this compulsion frees us.
In simple terms: God’s firm love leads to salvation.
Key Takeaway
Accept divine guidance for true freedom.
Themes
faith
redemption
divine mercy
spiritual struggle
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- spiritual counseling
- community support
Key Concepts
theology
compulsion vs. freedom
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to divine calling?
- What does “hardness of God” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human resistance can reject divine compulsion; faith is a personal choice.
