Avid Quote by John of Ruysbroeck
“The love of Jesus is at once avid and generous. All that He has, all that He is, He gives; all that we are, all that we have, He takes.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Love of God, 14th century
Divine love is abundant and giving, exchanging everything we have for us.
In simple terms: God gives everything, takes nothing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reciprocate divine generosity.
Themes
faith
love
generosity
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
theology
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate divine love from human love?
- Can we fully grasp such generosity?
A Different Perspective
Human love may be confused with divine love.
