How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trusting in God can provide peace by reducing anxiety.
This quote emphasizes the profound tranquility that comes from relinquishing worries and placing oneβs trust in a higher power. It suggests that much of human anxiety is unnecessary and can be alleviated through faith and confidence in God.
Themes
PeaceAnxietyTrustFaithGod
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon about faith, a pastor could reference this quote to encourage worshippers to trust in God.
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He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.
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