Devil Quote by St. John of Kronstadt
““All thoughts, feelings, every disposition of the heart tending to destroy love and create enmity, proceed from the Devil.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Warfare, 1905
Negative thoughts stem from evil influences, undermining love and fostering hostility.
In simple terms: Bad thoughts come from the Devil.
Guard your mind against harmful thoughts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform hostile feelings into love?
- What practices help resist negative influences?
Not all negative emotions are demonic; context matters.