All things Quote by Saint Francis de Sales
“Represent to yourself a dark city all burning and stinking with fire and brimstone. The damned are in the depth of hell within this woful city, where they suffer unspeakable torments in all their senses and members. Consider above all the eternity of their pains, which above all things makes hell intolerable.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Treatise on the Love of God, 1630
The quote paints a vivid image of hell to emphasize the severity of sin and the urgency of repentance.
In simple terms: Hell is depicted as a terrible, burning city to
Key Takeaway
Avoid sin, seek repentance now.
Themes
sin
repentance
eternity
spiritual warning
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- confession
- prayer
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
afterlife
moral urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of punishment affect moral choices?
- Can compassion replace fear in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
The graphic description may overwhelm rather than inspire constructive change.
