Let your children be as so many flowers, borrowed from God. If the flowers die or wither, thank God for a summer loan of them.
Samuel RutherfordRead
See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all, and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy: for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory: many are lying dead by the way, slain with security.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of pursuing spiritual salvation despite the challenges and dangers along the way.
Samuel Rutherford's quote highlights the imperative of striving for spiritual fulfillment and salvation, symbolized as buying a valuable field. It warns that the journey towards eternal glory is fraught with difficulties, as many others falter due to complacency and a false sense of security. The quote encourages a committed and diligent pursuit of virtue and enlightenment, even when the path ahead seems arduous.
Themes
SalvationPursuitSpiritualityChallengesGlory
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth and spirituality.
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