All things Quote by William Whately
“Especially look to those sins to which your crosses have some reference and respect. Are you crossed in your goods? Think if you did not over-love them and get them unjustly, or if in your children, see if you did not over-love them and cocker them, and so in all things of like kind. In what God smites vou, see if you have not in that sinned against Him, and so frame to lament your sins and to seek help against them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 16th century Christian preaching
Reflect on sins related to personal possessions and relationships, seeking repentance and divine help.
In simple terms: Examine how attachment leads to sin and ask for forgiveness.
Key Takeaway
Identify and correct over‑attachment.
Themes
sin
repentance
reflection
faith
humility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal finances
- family dynamics
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
spiritual self‑examination
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do material attachments affect your spirituality?
- What steps can you take to release unhealthy love?
A Different Perspective
Emotions alone cannot change behavior; action is needed.
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