God Rejects Quote by John Flavel
““God rejects all duties (how glorious soever in other respects) which are offered him without the heart. He that performs duty without the heart, that is, heedlessly, is no more accepted with God than he that performs it with a double heart, that is, hypocritically.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Duty of the Heart, 1650s
True devotion requires sincerity; empty rituals are rejected by the divine.
In simple terms: Heartfelt duty matters, not hollow actions.
Key Takeaway
Act with genuine intention.
Themes
faith
authenticity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- worship
- daily routines
- charitable work
Key Concepts
sincerity
hypocrisy
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you perform duties for show?
- How can you align actions with inner conviction?
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