Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
Soren KierkegaardRead
...the person who surrenders absolutely to God, with no reservations, is absolutely safe. From this safe hiding-place he can see the devil , but the devil cannot see him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Complete surrender to a higher power provides ultimate safety and clarity.
In this quote, Kierkegaard suggests that when an individual completely submits to God without any reservations, they find a secure refuge that protects them from evil influences. From this perspective, they are able to perceive temptations and challenges (the devil) without being vulnerable to them, highlighting the theme of faith as a source of strength and protection.
Themes
SurrenderFaithSafetyProtectionDevil
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, one might share this quote to encourage participants to trust their journey.
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