A Quote from Teresa of Avila
Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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- Commentary
- Teresa of Avila's quote encapsulates the paradox of faith and surrender. It speaks to the transformative power of complete dedication to God, where in losing oneself, one gains everything. This quote challenges us to reflect on the profound rewards of faith and the courage it takes to surrender completely.
- Paraphrase
- Those who dare everything for God will discover they have relinquished all and gained everything.
- Poem
- In God's call,
we risk it all,
Surrendering to the divine call,
Losing self,
gaining all,
Faith's journey,
a courageous sprawl. - Presentation Suggestions
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- Explore the concept of surrender and its rewards in faith
- Discuss the courage and commitment required in risking all for God
- Examine the paradox of losing all and gaining all in the context of faith
- Encourage reflection on the transformative power of complete dedication to God
- Illustrate the concept of surrender and its spiritual significance through personal testimonies or parables
- Related Bible Verses
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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain ChristI consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
- Questions for Reflection and Discussion
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- What does it mean to risk all for God?
- How does surrendering to God lead to gaining everything?
- What role does trust play in the journey of faith?
- In what ways can dedication to God bring both loss and gain?
- How does this quote inspire courage and perseverance in faith?
- How does this quote challenge traditional notions of loss and gain?
- What does 'risking all for God' look like in practical terms?
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