Fall Quote by Johannes Tauler
“Such sins, even if they do not kill all grace in us, do harm, nevertheless; and though they are only venial in themselves, they make us apt, ready, and inclined to lose grace and to fall into mortal sin.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 14th‑century Christian teaching
Even minor sins weaken our spiritual state, making us more prone to serious wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Small sins erode grace and invite greater sin.
Key Takeaway
Guard against minor transgressions.
Themes
sin
grace
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- ethical decision‑making
- habit formation
Key Concepts
moral psychology
theology
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate venial from mortal sin?
- What practices help maintain spiritual vigilance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on minor sins can cause excessive guilt.
![“It [covetousness] is a sin against God, just as all mortal sins, in as much as man condemns things eternal for the sake of temporal things.” quote by Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c05/thomas-aquinas-837_covetousness_it-covetousness-is-a-sin-against-god-jus_526481.jpg)
