Acid Quote by Hosea Ballou
“Envy may justly be called "the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity;" it is the most acid fruit that grows on the stock of sin, a fluid so subtle that nothing but the fire of divine love can purge it from the soul.”
About This Quote
Envy is portrayed as a corrosive, bitter sin that contaminates the soul, removable only by divine love's purifying fire.
In simple terms: Envy is a corrosive sin cleansed by divine love.
Key Takeaway
Envy is a destructive sin requiring spiritual purification.
Themes
sin
spiritual purification
divine love
human frailty
moral decay
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
maxim
theological observation
When to use this quote
- personal guilt
- moral introspection
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
- ethical teaching
Key Concepts
enviousness
purification
spirituality
Practical Applications
- spiritual guidance
- moral education
Questions to Reflect On
- How does envy affect one's spiritual health?
- What role does divine love play in overcoming sin?
