--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: First the lover must learn charity and…" description: "\"First the lover must learn charity and keep God's law. Then he shall be blessed a hundredfold, and he shall do great things without great effort, and b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df4/hadewijch-26576_bears_first-the-lover-must-learn-charity-and-k_1698587.jpg" --- # First the lover must learn charity and keep God's law… ![“First the lover must learn charity and keep God's law. Then he shall be blessed a hundredfold, and he shall do great things without great effort, and bear all pain without suffering. And so his life will surpass human reason indeed.” quote by Hadewijch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df4/hadewijch-26576_bears_first-the-lover-must-learn-charity-and-k_1698587.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df4/hadewijch-26576_bears_first-the-lover-must-learn-charity-and-k_1698587.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df4/hadewijch-26576_bears_first-the-lover-must-learn-charity-and-k_1698587.jpg) > “First the lover must learn charity and keep God's law. Then he shall be blessed a hundredfold, and he shall do great things without great effort, and bear all pain without suffering. And so his life will surpass human reason indeed.” [Hadewijch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hadewijch/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Charitable love aligned with divine law brings abundant blessings and effortless greatness. **In simple terms:** Love and law bring blessings. Key Takeaway Live lovingly and follow higher principles. Themes spirituality ethics blessing Mood contemplative hopeful Type poetic inspirational When to use this quote - community service - prayer - ethical decision making - personal growth Key Concepts mysticism theology virtue Questions to Reflect On - How does charity transform your inner life? - What does “great effort” mean to you? 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