There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As one grows spiritually and seeks closeness to God, one tends to embrace simplicity in life.
This quote by Teresa of Avila suggests that a deepening relationship with God leads individuals to let go of complexities and distractions in life, allowing them to appreciate the simplicity and purity that comes with faith. It highlights the transformative power of spirituality, where a devotion to the divine fosters a clearer and more uncomplicated approach to existence.
Themes
SimplicitySpiritualityFaithGodTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a religious gathering to encourage a focus on spiritual growth.
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I say the same of humility and of all the virtues; the wiles of the devil are terrible, he will run a thousand times round hell if by so doing he can make us believe that we have a single virtue which we have not. And he is right, for such ideas are very harmful, and such imaginary virtues, when they come from this source, are never unaccompanied by vainglory; just as those which God gives are free both from this and from pride.
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