Assistance Quote by Vincent de Paul
“God has great plans for you, directed towards helping you do what Jesus Christ did when He was on earth. This requires you do resist temptation vigorously, with special confidence in the assistance of His Divine Goodness. Courage then, Monsieur. Be faithful to Him, and the Divine Goodness will be favorable to you.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Letters to the Faithful, 1665
The passage urges believers to trust God's purposeful plan and resist temptation, relying on divine assistance and courage.
In simple terms: Trust God's plan and resist temptation with divine help.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine strength to stay faithful.
Themes
faith
temptation
courage
divine assistance
trust
Mood
hopeful
determined
reverent
Type
inspirational
theological
encouragement
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision-making
- overcoming addiction
- daily moral challenges
- mission work
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
spiritual resilience
moral fortitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate confidence in divine help?
- What practical steps help resist temptation?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can undermine confidence despite faith.
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![“[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)
