Abandon Quote by Vincent de Paul
“In the name of God, Monsieur, let us not be so little attached to God's service that we yield to a useless fear which may cause us to abandon the task He has given us.”
About This Quote
He urges not to let fear of God’s service prevent us from fulfilling our divine tasks.
In simple terms: Do not let fear stop you from doing God’s work.
Key Takeaway
Overcome fear to serve purposefully.
Themes
faith
courage
purpose
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- personal calling
- community service
Key Concepts
spiritual duty
overcoming anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear holds you back from your purpose?
- How can you reinterpret divine service?
A Different Perspective
Fear may stem from misunderstanding of divine expectations.
![“service [rendered] to God does indeed profit God nothing, nor has God need of human obedience; but He grants to those who follow and serve Him life and incorruption and eternal glory, bestowing benefit upon those who serve [Him], because they do serve Him, and on His followers, because they do…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f13/the-church-fathers-1438_fellowship-with-god_service-rendered-to-god-does-indeed-prof_236553.jpg)
![“. . . . [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)
![“[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4eb/vincent-de-paul-1676_advice_i-t-is-the-maxim-of-the-saints-that-when_202890.jpg)
![“. . . [T]hese [ideas] are only suggestions of the evil spirit who, to jeopardize your salvation, suggests to you extraordinary works that are beyond your strength, under the fine pretext of practicing, on your own, the spiritual and corporal works of mercy . . .” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d4/vincent-de-paul-1676_evil_t-hese-ideas-are-only-suggestions-of-the_237589.jpg)
