One who loves God retains this humility at all times, not with weariness and struggle, but with pleasure and gladness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hilton states that loving God keeps one humble and happy without constant struggle.
- In plain terms
- Loving God makes humility easy and joyful.
- What can you take from it?
- Love makes difficult virtues easier to practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you maintain humility?
- What brings you peace?
Another view
It assumes that love can always replace effort and discipline.
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