Belief in god Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““Divinely wise souls often infuriate the worldly-wise because they always see things from the Divine point of view. The worldly are willing to let anyone believe in God if he pleases, but only on condition that a belief in God will mean no more than belief in anything else. They will allow God, provided that God does not matter. But taking God seriously is precisely what makes the saint. As St. Teresa put it, “What is not God to me is nothing.” This passion is called snobbish, intolerant, stupid, and unwarranted intrusion; yet those who resent it deeply wish in their own hearts that they had the saint’s inner peace and happiness.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of the Spirit, 1952
True devotion sees God as central, not optional, distinguishing saints from casual believers.
In simple terms: God must be central, not peripheral.
Key Takeaway
Embrace deep, sincere faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
authenticity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious community
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does taking God seriously mean in daily life?
- How can one respect others' beliefs while staying true to one's own?
A Different Perspective
Such depth can alienate those preferring a more flexible belief system.
