Augustine Quote by Meister Eckhart
“Now the Father draws us from the evil of sin to the goodness of His grace with the might of His measureless power, and He needs all the resources of His strength in order to convert sinners, more than when He was about to make heaven and earth, which He made with His own power without help from any creature. But when He is about to convert a sinner, He always needs the sinner's help. "He converts thee not without thy help," as St. Augustine says.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Sermons of St. Augustine, 5th century
Divine conversion requires both God's power and the sinner's cooperation.
In simple terms: God cannot change without human help.
Key Takeaway
Combine faith with personal effort.
Themes
faith
cooperation
divine power
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- personal repentance
- community worship
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you actively participate in your spiritual growth?
- What obstacles hinder your cooperation with higher purpose?
A Different Perspective
Human resistance can limit divine influence.
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