Abandon Quote by Vincent de Paul
“Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 17th century Catholic preaching
Even good people may neglect helping wicked individuals, hoping for divine mercy instead of taking action.
In simple terms: Good people often avoid helping the wicked, expecting mercy.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion toward all, regardless of character.
Themes
compassion
forgiveness
justice
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prisoners
- the homeless
- enemy combatants
Key Concepts
theology
moral responsibility
charity
Questions to Reflect On
- Should mercy be unconditional?
- How to balance compassion with justice?
A Different Perspective
Some argue mercy without accountability can enable harmful behavior.
![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/546/vincent-de-paul-1676_bittersweet_i-f-the-gentleness-of-your-spirit-needs_81360.jpg)
