How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing anything other than spiritual fulfillment can lead to distress.
This quote suggests that the primary objective in life should be the pursuit of God and the salvation of one's soul. Any distraction from this spiritual focus can result in negative experiences and emotional turmoil, highlighting the importance of prioritizing spiritual well-being over worldly desires.
Themes
GodSalvationSpiritualityTroubleSorrowPriorities
In practice
Example use cases
A pastor might use this quote in a sermon to emphasize spiritual priorities over materialism.
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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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