A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Matthew HenryRead
Scriptures were written, not to satisfy our curiosity and make us astronomers, but to lead us to God, and make us saints.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The purpose of scriptures is not to provide scientific knowledge but to guide us towards spiritual growth and holiness.
In this quote, Matthew Henry emphasizes that the primary intention behind religious scriptures is not to fulfill human curiosity or provide a scientific understanding of the universe, such as astronomical insights. Instead, they are meant to lead individuals toward a deeper relationship with God and to cultivate virtues that transform them into saints, reflecting the spiritual and moral lessons they offer.
Themes
ScripturesGodSpiritualityFaithHoliness
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, the pastor emphasized that the scriptures help us grow in faith.
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