To turn water into wine, and what is common into what is holy, is indeed the glory of Christianity.
Frederick William RobertsonRead
It is not the number of books you read; nor the variety of sermons which you hear; nor the amount of religious conversation in which you mix: but it is the frequency and the earnestness with which you meditate on these things, till the truth which may be in them becomes your own, and part of your own being, that ensures your spiritual growth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True spiritual growth comes from deep reflection rather than mere exposure to ideas.
In this quote, Frederick William Robertson emphasizes that mere consumption of religious material, whether books, sermons, or discussions, is insufficient for genuine spiritual growth. Instead, it is the consistency and sincerity of our meditation on these teachings that truly integrates their truths into our lives, fostering authentic development of our spiritual selves.
Themes
Spiritual GrowthMeditationTruthReflectionWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a spiritual retreat discussion, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of personal reflection.
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