A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
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Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith can often feel uncertain and challenging, yet it ultimately provides clarity and guidance.
This quote by John Of The Cross suggests that while faith may sometimes feel like a dark and confusing experience for individuals, it is through this struggle that one can find true illumination and understanding. The 'dark night' symbolizes the trials one faces in their spiritual journey, but it is these experiences that foster a deeper connection with truth and light.
Themes
FaithDarknessLightStruggleSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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All quotes βLive in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.
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In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.
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Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.
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To reach satisfaction in all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire its possession in nothing,_x000D_ _x000D_ To come to the knowledge of all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire the knowledge of nothing._x000D_ _x000D_ To come to possess all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire the possession of nothing._x000D_ _x000D_ To arrive at being all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire to be nothing.
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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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