Kingdom of god Quote by Anthony Bloom
““We cannot live a life of prayer, we cannot go ahead Godwards, unless we are free form possession in order to have two hands to offer and a heart absolutely open - not like a purse which we are afraid of keeping open because our money will drop out of it, but like an open and empty purse - and an intelligence completely open to the unknown and the unexpected. This is the way in which we are rich and yet totally free from richness. And this is the point at which we can speak of being outside the Kingdom and yet be so rich inside and yet also so free.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture or essay on spiritual philosophy (unknown source)
The quote argues that true freedom and richness come from releasing material attachments and opening oneself completely to the unknown, allowing both generosity and spiritual wealth.
In simple terms: Freedom comes from letting go and embracing the unknown.
Key Takeaway
Practice detachment and openness.
Themes
spirituality
freedom
generosity
wealth
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative work
- philanthropy
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
emptiness
inner richness
creative openness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “open purse” symbolize for you?
- How can you balance material needs with spiritual openness?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpreting emptiness as passivity or lack of purpose.
