Head and heart Quote by Dallas Willard
““Much of our problem is not, as is often said, that we have failed to get what is in our head down in our heart. Much of what hinders us is that we have had a lot of mistaken theology in our head and it has gotten down into our heart. And it is controlling our inner dynamics so that the head and heart cannot, even with the aid of the Word and the Spirit, pull one another straight.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard, 1998
Our inner conflict arises from false beliefs that infiltrate emotions, blocking alignment between mind and heart even with spiritual help.
In simple terms: Wrong ideas in the mind affect the heart, preventing harmony.
Key Takeaway
Identify and replace mistaken beliefs.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
inner conflict
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- church teaching
- self‑reflection
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
theology
cognitive dissonance
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs are shaping your emotions?
- How can you align mind and heart through practice?
A Different Perspective
Changing beliefs alone may not heal emotional wounds without relational support.
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