--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In this life there is no purgatory; it is…" description: "\"In this life there is no purgatory; it is either hell or paradise; for to him who serves God truly, every trouble and infirmity turns into consolations..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/060/philip-neri-12607_all-kinds_in-this-life-there-is-no-purgatory-it-is_2728561.jpg" --- # In this life there is no purgatory; it is either hell or… ![“In this life there is no purgatory; it is either hell or paradise; for to him who serves God truly, every trouble and infirmity turns into consolations, and through all kinds of trouble he has a paradise within himself even in this world: and he who does not serve God truly, and gives himself up…” quote by Philip Neri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/060/philip-neri-12607_all-kinds_in-this-life-there-is-no-purgatory-it-is_2728561.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/060/philip-neri-12607_all-kinds_in-this-life-there-is-no-purgatory-it-is_2728561.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/060/philip-neri-12607_all-kinds_in-this-life-there-is-no-purgatory-it-is_2728561.jpg) > “In this life there is no purgatory; it is either hell or paradise; for to him who serves God truly, every trouble and infirmity turns into consolations, and through all kinds of trouble he has a paradise within himself even in this world: and he who does not serve God truly, and gives himself up to sensuality, has one hell in this world, and another in the next.” [Philip Neri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philip-neri/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True devotion transforms suffering into inner peace; lack of devotion creates both earthly and eternal torment. **In simple terms:** Faith turns trouble into comfort. Key Takeaway Cultivate sincere devotion. Themes faith spirituality uffering paradise hell Mood hopeful serious Type religious motivational When to use this quote - daily challenges - spiritual practice - ethical decisions Key Concepts theology inner peace dualism Questions to Reflect On - Do you find meaning in hardship? - How does inner peace affect external trials? 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