Christian Quote by St. John of Kronstadt
““The Christian has no reason to have in his heart any ill-feeling whatever against anyone--such ill-feeling, like every other evil, is the work of the Devil; the Christian must only have love in his heart; and as love cannot think of evil, he cannot have any ill-feeling against others.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Pastoral Letter, 1905
A Christian should replace all resentment with love, as love excludes thoughts of evil and thus blocks the Devil’s influence.
In simple terms: Love replaces hatred.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love, reject resentment.
Themes
faith
morality
spirituality
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
psychology of emotions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be expressed in confronting wrongdoing?
- What limits does love have in changing harmful structures?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not stop systemic injustice; action may also be required.
