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Choice Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

“Choices will continually be necessary and -- let us not forget -- possible. Obedience to God is always possible. It is a deadly error to fall into the notion that when feelings are extremely strong we can do nothing but act on them.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot
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“Choices will continually be necessary and -- let us not forget -- possible. Obedience to God is always possible. It is a deadly error to fall into the notion that when feelings are extremely strong we can do nothing but act on them.”

Elisabeth Elliot

About This Quote

Source Book: Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot, 1979

We must keep making decisions and recognize that obedience to God remains an option, even when emotions are intense.

In simple terms: Decisions and obedience are always possible despite strong feelings.

Key Takeaway

Choose wisely, stay obedient.

Themes

faith decision-making emotional intelligence

Mood

reflective determined hopeful

Type

advice spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • leadership dilemmas
  • spiritual counseling
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance emotion and faith?
  • When does obedience become self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

Strong emotions can cloud judgment, making rational choice harder.

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