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.”
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.
Choose wisely, stay obedient.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- leadership dilemmas
- spiritual counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotion and faith?
- When does obedience become self‑sacrifice?
Strong emotions can cloud judgment, making rational choice harder.