Action Quote by Jean Baptiste Massillon
“God should be the object of all our desires, the end of all our actions, the principle of all our affections, and the governing power of our whole souls.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Discourses on the Love of God, 1689
Divine love should be the ultimate aim of desire, action, affection, and the soul's governance.
In simple terms: Make God the focus of all you want and do.
Key Takeaway
Align life with divine purpose.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
devotion
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- community service
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reorient daily habits toward this principle?
- What obstacles block you from seeing God as the ultimate end?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can hinder recognizing divine guidance.
