Acting Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
“The difficulty is to keep a tight reign on our emotions. They may remain, but it is not they who are to rule the action. They have no authority. A life lived in God is not lived on the plane of the feelings, but of the will. In Scripture the heart is the will - the man himself, the spring of all action, the ruling power bestowed on him by his Creator, capable of choosing and acting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot, 1979
True mastery over actions comes from letting the will, not fleeting emotions, guide decisions.
In simple terms: Will should guide actions, not feelings.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate willful discipline.
Themes
self‑control
spirituality
willpower
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate will from feeling?
- What practices strengthen willful control?
A Different Perspective
Emotions still influence behavior despite willful intent.
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