--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: more common opinion holds that the votum…" description: "\"“more common opinion holds that the votum implicitum is all that is required. This \" implicit desire \" may be defined as \" a state of mind in which a m..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b88/joseph-pohle-3769_desire_more-common-opinion-holds-that-the-votum_2836820.jpg" --- # more common opinion holds that the votum implicitum is all… ![“more common opinion holds that the votum implicitum is all that is required. This " implicit desire " may be defined as " a state of mind in which a man would ardently long for Baptism if he knew that it is necessary for salva tion.” quote by Joseph Pohle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b88/joseph-pohle-3769_desire_more-common-opinion-holds-that-the-votum_2836820.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b88/joseph-pohle-3769_desire_more-common-opinion-holds-that-the-votum_2836820.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b88/joseph-pohle-3769_desire_more-common-opinion-holds-that-the-votum_2836820.jpg) > ““more common opinion holds that the votum implicitum is all that is required. This " implicit desire " may be defined as " a state of mind in which a man would ardently long for Baptism if he knew that it is necessary for salva tion.”” [Joseph Pohle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-pohle/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Implicit desire for salvation can be defined as a mental state longing for baptism when deemed necessary. **In simple terms:** Desire for salvation is a mental longing. Key Takeaway Recognize and reflect on spiritual motivations. Themes spirituality desire faith Mood contemplative thoughtful Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - religious counseling - personal reflection - faith education - missionary work Key Concepts theology psychology of belief Questions to Reflect On - What drives your spiritual longing? - How does belief shape actions? 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