Alas Quote by Francois Fenelon
“Alas! how many souls there are full of self, and yet desirous of doing good and serving God, but in such a way as to suit themselves; who desire to impose rules upon God as to His manner of drawing them to Himself. They want to serve and possess Him, but they are not willing to be possessed by Him.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Spiritual Guidance, 1580
People often try to control God rather than submit, hindering true devotion.
In simple terms: Seeking control blocks genuine faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility before the divine.
Themes
spirituality
humility
religion
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teachings
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
self‑deception
faith practice
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you trying to dictate divine will?
- How does humility deepen spiritual experience?
A Different Perspective
Risk of self‑criticism leading to despair.
