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Eternal Quote by Henry Parry Liddon

“We may rightly shrink from saying that any given individual is certainly so unfaithful to light and grace as to incur the eternal loss of God, we do know that many are so. God knows who they are.” quote by Henry Parry Liddon
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“We may rightly shrink from saying that any given individual is certainly so unfaithful to light and grace as to incur the eternal loss of God, we do know that many are so. God knows who they are.”

Henry Parry Liddon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1885, Anglican preaching on faith and divine judgment

People may be unfaithful, yet God knows each soul; divine judgment is personal.

In simple terms: God knows each person's faithfulness.

Key Takeaway

Live faithfully, aware of divine observation.

Themes

faith divine judgment morality human frailty spiritual awareness

Mood

solemn thoughtful reverent

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • ethical decision‑making
  • pastoral counseling
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology ethics personal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess your own faithfulness?
  • What does divine knowledge mean for daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human error can obscure true character.

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