The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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God does not demand that I be successful. God demands that I be faithful. When facing God, results are not important. Faithfulness is what is important.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of faithfulness over success in the eyes of God.
Mother Teresa highlights that in our relationship with God, it is not our achievements or results that hold value, but rather our commitment and faithfulness to our beliefs and duties. Success is often measured by societal standards, but true fulfillment in spirituality comes from being devoted and trustworthy in our actions, irrespective of the outcomes.
Themes
FaithfulnessSuccessCommitmentDevotionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about perseverance in one's beliefs despite societal pressures.
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