Without the Spirit man is so infirm that he cannot, with all other means whatsoever, be enabled to think one right saving thought of God, of Christ, or of his blessed things.
John BunyanRead
I love to hear my Lord spoken of, and wherever I have seen the print of His shoe in the earth, there have I coveted to put mine also.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker expresses a deep love and admiration for their Lord, wishing to follow in His footsteps.
This quote reflects a profound reverence for the divine and a desire to emulate the qualities and teachings of the Lord. The speaker finds joy in hearing about their Lord and seeks to align their life with His example, indicating a deep spiritual connection and aspiration to live a life of virtue and faithfulness.
Themes
LordFootstepsFaithFollowLoveSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about discipleship, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of following Christ.
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