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Abandonment Quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

“God causes us to promise in time of peace what He exacts from us in time of war; He enables us to make our abandonments in joy, but He requires the fulfilment of them in the midst of much bitterness.” quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
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“God causes us to promise in time of peace what He exacts from us in time of war; He enables us to make our abandonments in joy, but He requires the fulfilment of them in the midst of much bitterness.”

Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

About This Quote

Highlights the contrast between promises made in peace and obligations faced in war, emphasizing fulfillment amid hardship.

In simple terms: Peace promises differ from wartime demands.

Key Takeaway

Honor commitments even in difficulty.

Themes

war promise fulfillment hardship faith

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • personal vows
  • ethical dilemmas
  • family obligations

Key Concepts

moral duty spiritual resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance peace and conflict?
  • What sacrifices are justified?
A Different Perspective

May ignore personal limits.

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