That love of self, which the world advocates, is a thousand times more dangerous than any poison. Francois Fenelon More Quotes by Francois Fenelon More Quotes From Francois Fenelon If God bores you, tell Him that He bores you, that you prefer the vilest amusements to His presence, that you only feel at your ease when you are far from Him. Francois Fenelon amusement bores-you ease Carefully purify your conscience from daily faults; suffer no sin to dwell in your heart; small as it may seem, it obscures the light of grace, weighs down the soul, and hinders that constant communion with Jesus Christ which it should be your pleasure to cultivate. Francois Fenelon light heart jesus As to our friend , I pray God to bestow upon him a simplicity that shall give him peace . Happy are they indeed who can bear their sufferings in the enjoyment of this simple peace and perfect acquiesence in the will of God. Francois Fenelon simple perfect giving Listen less to your own thoughts and more to God's thoughts. Francois Fenelon christian bible God never makes us sensible of our weakness except to give us of His strength. Francois Fenelon weakness god giving Nothing marks so much the solid advancement of a soul, as the view of one's wretchedness without anxiety and without discouragement. Francois Fenelon anxiety soul views Discouragement is simply the despair of wounded self-love. Francois Fenelon knowing-who-you-are self love To will everything that God wills, and to will it always, in all circumstances and without reservations: that is the kingdom of God which is entirely within. Francois Fenelon reservations catholic kingdoms If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate. Francois Fenelon defects annoyed should To just read the Bible, attend church, and avoid “big” sins-is this passionate, wholehearted love for God? Francois Fenelon passionate sin church The history of the world suggests that without love of God there is little likelihood of a love for man that does not become corrupt. Francois Fenelon doe men world It is when God appears to have abandoned us that we must abandon ourselves most wholly to God. Francois Fenelon abandon abandoned I would have every minister of the gospel address his audience with the zeal of a friend, with the generous energy of a father, and with the exuberant affection of a mother. Francois Fenelon preaching-the-gospel mother father Nothing is so costly as the pursuit of a cure for imaginary ills. Francois Fenelon imaginary pursuit cures The youth who, like a woman, loves to adorn his person, has renounced all claim to wisdom and to glory; glory is due to those only who dare to associate with pain, and have trampled pleasure under their feet. Francois Fenelon vanity pain feet We can often do more for other men by trying to correct our own faults than by trying to correct theirs. Francois Fenelon gymnastics criticism men We must have faith during the period of our grief. We think that our afflictions will be greater than we can bear, but we do not know the strength of our own hearts, nor the power of God. He knows all. He knows every folding of the heart and also the extent of the sorrow that he inflicts. What we think will overwhelm us entirely only subdues and conquers our pride. Our renewed spirit rises from its subjugation with a celestial strength and consolation. Francois Fenelon grief pride heart The greater our dread of crosses, the more necessary they are for us. Francois Fenelon dread trouble crosses I no longer desire anything but to be Thine. Francois Fenelon desire Frequently a big advantage can be gained by knowing how to give in at the right moment. Francois Fenelon moments knowing giving
