Agency Quote by Elaine Cannon
““Agency is an eternal principle and is implicit in the test of life. We must constantly choose between opposites: good and evil. Satan sought to destroy the free agency of man, and here on earth he’s still working to entangle man in sin.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Age of Spirituality, Elaine Cannon, 1994
Human freedom requires continual moral choices; evil attempts to undermine that freedom.
In simple terms: Freedom needs constant moral choices; evil tries to block it.
Key Takeaway
Choose good, resist manipulation.
Themes
free will
morality
spiritual conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
choice
evil
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when choices are being manipulated?
- What practices strengthen your sense of agency?
A Different Perspective
Evil can obscure clarity, making choices harder.
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