If the Lord counts the natural beauty of the body inferior to that of the soul, what thinks He of spurious beauty, rejecting utterly as He does all falsehood?
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His Son Jesus, the Word of God, is our Instructor.... He is God and Creator.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the role of Jesus as a divine teacher and the origin of knowledge.
Clement of Alexandria highlights the importance of Jesus, referring to Him not only as the Word of God but also as a source of instruction. By acknowledging Jesus as both God and Creator, the quote presents the idea that true understanding and wisdom come from divine revelation, which guides humanity in their pursuit of knowledge and moral living.
Themes
JesusInstructorKnowledgeWisdomGod
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, a pastor may reference this quote to emphasize the importance of divine guidance in education.
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