--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is He who gave to this intellectual…" description: "\"It is He who gave to this intellectual nature free-will of such a kind, that if he wishes to forsake God his blessedness, misery should forthwith resul..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6f/saint-augustine-328_blessedness_it-is-he-who-gave-to-this-intellectual-n_846831.png" --- # It is He who gave to this intellectual nature free-will of… ![“It is He who gave to this intellectual nature free-will of such a kind, that if he wishes to forsake God his blessedness, misery should forthwith result.” quote by Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6f/saint-augustine-328_blessedness_it-is-he-who-gave-to-this-intellectual-n_846831.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6f/saint-augustine-328_blessedness_it-is-he-who-gave-to-this-intellectual-n_846831.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6f/saint-augustine-328_blessedness_it-is-he-who-gave-to-this-intellectual-n_846831.png) > “It is He who gave to this intellectual nature free-will of such a kind, that if he wishes to forsake God his blessedness, misery should forthwith result.” [Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-augustine/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human free will can lead to rejecting God, resulting in suffering. **In simple terms:** Choosing to reject God brings misery. Key Takeaway Guard your will against forsaking God. Themes free will spirituality consequences Mood reflective serious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal decisions - spiritual crises - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts theology morality human nature Questions to Reflect On - Do you ever feel your choices lead to suffering? - How can one align will with higher purpose? 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