Alms Quote by Bruno of Cologne
“For the devil may tempt the good, but he cannot find rest in them; for he is shaken violently, and upset, and driven out, now by their prayers, now by their tears of repentance, and now by their almsgiving and similar good works.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily of Bruno of Cologne, 12th century monastic tradition
Even the devil cannot find peace in the good; their prayers, tears, and charity disturb and drive him away.
In simple terms: Good deeds repel evil.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion and generosity.
Themes
faith
morality
spiritual warfare
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
redemption
charity
devil metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- Can kindness alone overcome all evil?
- How do prayers and deeds together strengthen resolve?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on good works may ignore deeper spiritual growth.
![“Give a drink of water as alms to the birds which go forth at morning, and deem that they have a better right than men [to thy charity]. For their race brings not harm upon thee in any wise, when thou fearest it from thine own race.” quote by Al-Maʿarri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/915/al-ma-arri-47224_alms_give-a-drink-of-water-as-alms-to-the-bir_171746.jpg)