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“God is our true Friend, who always gives us the counsel and comfort we need. Our danger lies in resisting Him; so it is essential that we acquire the habit of hearkening to His voice, or keeping silence within, and listening so as to lose nothing of what He says to us.” quote by Francois Fenelon
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“God is our true Friend, who always gives us the counsel and comfort we need. Our danger lies in resisting Him; so it is essential that we acquire the habit of hearkening to His voice, or keeping silence within, and listening so as to lose nothing of what He says to us.”

Francois Fenelon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Discourses on the True God, 1660

True friendship with the divine offers guidance and comfort; resisting it leads to loss of wisdom.

In simple terms: God is a helpful friend; listen to Him.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine counsel, stay receptive.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • decision making
  • stress relief
  • seeking guidance

Key Concepts

divine friendship humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you pause to listen for inner guidance?
  • What fears keep you from trusting divine counsel?
A Different Perspective

Human tendency to ignore inner guidance can hinder growth.

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