Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
The Trinitarian Christ is elevated above us; the Unitarian Christ is merely a moral man; neither can help us. The Christ who is the Incarnation of God, who has not forgotten His divinity, that Christ can help us, in Him there is no imperfection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the significance of recognizing Christ's divine nature for true assistance and guidance.
Swami Vivekananda's quote reflects on the nature of Christ, contrasting the divine, Trinitarian concept of Him with a Unitarian view that sees Him simply as a moral teacher. In stating that only the Incarnation of God can provide true help, Vivekananda underscores the belief in Christ's perfection, suggesting that without acknowledging His divine essence, individuals can miss out on the profound spiritual support He offers.
Themes
ChristDivinitySpiritualityIncarnationMoralHelp
In practice
Example use cases
During a church sermon focused on the nature of Christ.
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