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.”
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.
Live in present trusting God.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- counseling
- stress management
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find present peace without religion?
- How does faith shape your view of past and future?
Not all find comfort in religious certainty.