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Christian Quote by Evelyn Underhill

“A wise man has said: 'Only a Christian can live wholly in the present, for to him the past is pardoned and the future is safe in God.' ...the Christian life must be a life without regrets, without remorse.” quote by Evelyn Underhill
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“A wise man has said: 'Only a Christian can live wholly in the present, for to him the past is pardoned and the future is safe in God.' ...the Christian life must be a life without regrets, without remorse.”

Evelyn Underhill

About This Quote

Source Book: The Christian Life, 1930

Christian faith offers present‑focused peace, freeing believers from past guilt and future anxiety.

In simple terms: Faith lets you live now, trusting God.

Key Takeaway

Live in present trusting God.

Themes

faith present‑moment trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • counseling
  • stress management
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

theology psychology of religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you find present peace without religion?
  • How does faith shape your view of past and future?
A Different Perspective

Not all find comfort in religious certainty.

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