Good work Quote by Teresa of Avila
![“That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones.” quote by Teresa of Avila](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2e/teresa-of-vila-1246_good-work_that-is-how-his-majesty-the-lord-rewards_2450122.jpg)
“That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical writings: The Interior Castle, 1577
Suggests divine favor manifests as the ability to perform better deeds, rewarding good works with greater capacity
In simple terms: God rewards good deeds by enabling better future actions
Key Takeaway
Seek to do good to receive greater ability
Themes
spirituality
divine reward
morality
self‑improvement
Mood
reverent
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- seeking promotion
- volunteering
- personal growth
Key Concepts
prayer
charitable acts
ethical decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret divine assistance?
- Can good deeds be motivated without expectation?
A Different Perspective
May imply a transactional view of spirituality
![“His Majesty [the Lord] . . . rewards great services with trials, and there can be no better reward, for out of trials springs love for God.” quote by Teresa of Avila](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/176/teresa-of-vila-1246_god_his-majesty-the-lord-rewards-great-servi_1239140.jpg)
![“Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.” quote by Benedict of Nursia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a2f/benedict-of-nursia-29376_catholic_girded-with-faith-and-the-performance-of_6463.jpg)
