Desire Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“Intend to live in continual mortification, and never to expect or desire any worldly ease or pleasure.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Religious Experience (1740s)
One should deny worldly comforts, seeking spiritual growth through self‑denial.
In simple terms: Reject worldly comforts for spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑denial for deeper faith.
Themes
spirituality
self‑discipline
asceticism
Mood
serious
contemplative
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- personal fasting
- daily discipline
Key Concepts
mortification
detachment
devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you balance denial with health?
- What benefits arise from occasional comforts?
A Different Perspective
Such denial may cause burnout or isolation.
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