Christianity Quote by William Law
““If you will here stop and ask yourselves why you are not as pious as the primitive Christians were, your own heart will tell you, that it is neither through ignorance nor inability, but purely because you never thoroughly intended it.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A Treatise on the Nature of True Religion, 1725
True piety requires intentional effort, not mere ignorance or inability.
In simple terms: Being devout needs deliberate intention.
Key Takeaway
Intend to be devout.
Themes
faith
intention
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- ethical living
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
theology
personal discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What intentional practices deepen your faith?
- How can you overcome spiritual laziness?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often defaults to complacency.
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