--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing…" description: "\"While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they do not proceed from God as their fir..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b59/anonymous-1_alone_while-the-soul-is-in-mortal-sin-nothing_589372.jpg" --- # While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it… ![“While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they do not proceed from God as their first principle, and by Him alone is our virtue real virtue.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b59/anonymous-1_alone_while-the-soul-is-in-mortal-sin-nothing_589372.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b59/anonymous-1_alone_while-the-soul-is-in-mortal-sin-nothing_589372.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b59/anonymous-1_alone_while-the-soul-is-in-mortal-sin-nothing_589372.jpg) > “While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they do not proceed from God as their first principle, and by Him alone is our virtue real virtue.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Mortal sin blocks spiritual profit; true virtue originates only from God, not human effort **In simple terms:** Sin blocks spiritual gain; virtue comes from God Key Takeaway Seek divine source for true virtue Themes theology morality spirituality Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal moral reflection - spiritual counseling - ethical decision making Key Concepts Divine grace human limitation Questions to Reflect On - How does reliance on divine grace shape ethical choices? - Can moral actions be meaningful without belief in God? 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