Deny your desires and you will find what your heart longs for. For how do you know if any desire of yours is according to God?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Denying selfish desires leads to finding what your heart truly needs; true desires align with God's will.
- In plain terms
- Say no to your wants to find what you really need.
- What can you take from it?
- Denial of selfish wants reveals true fulfillment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which desire do you need to question?
- How do you distinguish need from want?
Another view
Healthy desires should not always be denied.
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