Attachment Quote by John of Kronstadt
“Avoid duplicity, that is, do not let your heart be divided between attachment to God and attachment to earthly things, 'You cannot serve God and mammon' (Mt. 6:24); cling to God alone, put your trust in Him alone; for the Devil, by inciting us to duplicity, seeks himself to gain possession of our heart, which is single and indivisible.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On Avoiding Duplicity, 19th century Russian Orthodox preaching
Advises exclusive devotion to God, warning against divided loyalties between divine and material.
In simple terms: Serve only God; avoid split devotion.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to spiritual life.
Themes
devotion
faith
integrity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- charitable work
- daily decision‑making
Key Concepts
Monotheism
spiritual focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize spiritual commitments?
- What steps help you resist material distractions?
A Different Perspective
Material temptations can subtly erode spiritual focus.
![“Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the honor. In other words, something had to be in it for him. And thus he became the father of lies and selfishness. Taking up one's cross and following the Savior means overcoming…” quote by James E. Faust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/287/james-e-faust-1274_agency_satan-had-two-conditions-to-his-plan-the_97153.jpg)
