God Quote by John Vianney
“You either belong wholly to the world or wholly to God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Faith, 19th century France
One must either fully engage with worldly life or devote oneself entirely to the divine, with no half‑measures.
In simple terms: Choose fully between world and God.
Key Takeaway
Decide your primary commitment.
Themes
faith
commitment
choice
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- career path
- relationships
- political activism
Key Concepts
spirituality
worldliness
exclusivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “wholly” mean to you?
- Can one serve God while influencing the world?
A Different Perspective
Balancing worldly responsibilities with spiritual devotion can be complex.
![“But his Lordship [tells]us that God is wholly here, and wholly there, and wholly every where; because he has no parts. I cannot comprehend nor conceive this. For methinks it implies also that the whole world is also in the whole God, and in every part of God. Norcan I find anything of this in the…” quote by Thomas Hobbes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9db/thomas-hobbes-1127_believe_but-his-lordship-tells-us-that-god-is-wh_2417886.jpg)
