Confessions by St. Augustine is a personal conversion story, in which the author openly speaks of the trials he faced during his journey to find God. St. Augustine's clear and unabashed admiration and devotion to God enlightens the reader to the significance of his spiritual epiphany. Augustine recounts the many transgressions he committed before he accepted Christianity and how despite his obvious shortcomings, the Lord still forgave him. The portrait of God created by Augustine shows a benevolent and compassionate Creator, to whom we attribute all talents and blessings. St. Augustine reveals the qualities most indicative of the Lord's character—his omnipotence and mercy—and how these characteristics enable God to aid reluctant followers to achieve spiritual conversion.
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The Lord's omnipotence allows Him to view the internal desires and struggles of his creations and then dispel the doubt and fear in their souls. Concerning God's omnipotence, Augustine proclaims, "Your omnipotence is never far from us, even when we are far from you" (Augustine 25). This declaration lends itself to the Lord's compassion to his followers who falter in their piety. Furthermore, Augustine highlights God's omnipotence to articulate that He does not abandon those in need of spiritual guidance. He speaks on the subject saying, "Let [sinners] turn and seek you, for you have not abandoned you creation as they have deserted their Creator" (Augustine 73). The conflict over God as a physical versus spiritual entity surfaces multiple times throughout the text of Confessions. Augustine stresses that although God is impalpable, His omnipotence allows Him to see all; He deserves reverence for being the invisible hand that guides people along the path to spiritual
God utilizes His omnipotence in order to encourage his follower's …show more content…
The Lord's omnipotence allows Him to view the internal desires and struggles of his creations and then dispel the doubt and fear in their souls. Concerning God's omnipotence, Augustine proclaims, "Your omnipotence is never far from us, even when we are far from you" (Augustine 25). This declaration lends itself to the Lord's compassion to his followers who falter in their piety. Furthermore, Augustine highlights God's omnipotence to articulate that He does not abandon those in need of spiritual guidance. He speaks on the subject saying, "Let [sinners] turn and seek you, for you have not abandoned you creation as they have deserted their Creator" (Augustine 73). The conflict over God as a physical versus spiritual entity surfaces multiple times throughout the text of Confessions. Augustine stresses that although God is impalpable, His omnipotence allows Him to see all; He deserves reverence for being the invisible hand that guides people along the path to spiritual