Bonaventure

In his own words on 2 Chronicles

• 2 Chronicles 16:9

  The soul is disposed to the gift of fortitude through the unconquerable shield of faith. If we loved truth, we would not fear the devil, because it is written: "The eyes of the Lord behold the whole earth and give fortitude to those who believe in him with a perfect heart."

  Collationes de Septem Donis, Collation 5

• 2 Chronicles 19:7

  Another particle of the perfection of the fear of the Lord consists in perfect promptitude of obedience. Hence in the book of Chronicles: "Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence": as if to say: do not be sluggish or negligent, because it is written in Ecclesiastes: "He who fears God neglects nothing." If I believed that a thief was going to enter my chamber and carry off my treasure, I would not leave the window open. You must always fear God, because he who "keeps the whole law but offends in one point has become guilty of all."

  Collationes de Septem Donis, Collation 2