If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
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The greatest security we can have in this world that we are in the grace of God, does not consist in the feelings that we have of love to Him, but rather in an irrevocable abandonment of our whole being into His hands, and in a firm resolution never to consent to any sin great or small.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True security comes from surrendering ourselves to God and committing to live a sin-free life.
This quote emphasizes that our sense of security in life is not derived from mere feelings of love towards God, but rather from a profound and complete trust in Him. By fully yielding our lives to God and making a firm commitment to avoid sin, we establish a deeper spiritual security that transcends temporary emotional states.
Themes
SecurityTrustSurrenderFaithAbandonment
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about faith and surrender, this quote highlights the essence of true security in God.
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