Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherRead
Nothing is more beautiful in the eyes of God than a soul that loves to hear His Word.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A soul that cherishes and seeks God's Word is considered most beautiful in God's view.
This quote emphasizes the profound beauty and value seen in an individual who has a deep love and appreciation for divine teachings. It reflects the belief that engagement with spiritual wisdom and scripture is not just a duty, but a testament to a soul's devotion and purity in the eyes of God.
Themes
BeautySoulLoveGodWordSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
A pastor might use this quote during a sermon to inspire parishioners to engage more with scripture.
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It is the part of a Christian to take care of his own body for the very purpose that, by its soundness and wellbeing, he may be enabled to labour, and to acquire and preserve property, for the aid of those who are in want, that thus the stronger member may serve the weaker member, and we may be children of God, and busy for one another, bearing one another's burdens, and so fulfiling the law of Christ.
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Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has; it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but more frequently than not struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.
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We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands.
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In a mouse we admire God's creation and craft work. The same may be said about flies.
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