God Quote by St. Jerome
“Those who persevere in sin are those who are held in abhorrence by God, but those who abandon the ways of sin are loved by the Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Eustochium, 400 AD
Those who persist in sin are despised by God, while abandoning sin earns divine love.
In simple terms: Leaving sin brings God's love.
Key Takeaway
Seek repentance and change.
Themes
theology
morality
redemption
Mood
hopeful
solemn
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- confessional counseling
- ethical decision making
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
sin
divine judgment
spiritual transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps help one turn away from harmful habits?
- How does divine love motivate moral change?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty makes repentance challenging.
