To turn water into wine, and what is common into what is holy, is indeed the glory of Christianity.
Frederick William RobertsonRead
In these two things the greatness of man consists, to have God dwelling in us as to impart His character to us, and to have Him dwelling in us, that we recognize His presence, and know that we are His, and He is ours. The one is salvation; the other, the assurance of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The greatness of humanity lies in having God's presence within us, which shapes our character and assures our belonging to Him.
This quote by Frederick William Robertson emphasizes that true greatness in humanity comes from the indwelling of God, which not only transforms our character to reflect divine qualities but also instills a profound sense of belonging and assurance of salvation. Recognizing God's presence within us is depicted as essential to understanding our identity and purpose, highlighting both our spiritual transformation and the comfort of faith.
Themes
GodCharacterPresenceSalvationAssurance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about faith and spirituality, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of divine presence.
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