Quote by William Law

This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and devotion to God.

This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of Christianity as being centered around leading a holy life in every aspect, embodying heavenly wisdom in our actions. It emphasizes the importance of not conforming to the worldly mindset and instead, transforming everyday pleasures into opportunities for piety and devotion to God. Ultimately, it suggests that Christianity is not just a set of beliefs, but a way of life that permeates all aspects of one's existence.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The school system, custodian of print culture, has no place

The school system, custodian of print culture, has no place for the rugged individual. It is, indeed, the homogenizing hopper into which we toss our integral tots for processing.

Marshall McLuhan

There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency,

There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency, it may with equal justification invoke control.

Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self

Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.

Der Gedanke ist ein Vogel, der Raum braucht und in einem KÃ¤

Der Gedanke ist ein Vogel, der Raum braucht und in einem KÃ¤fig von Worten zwar seine FlÃ¼gel ausbreiten, aber nicht fliegen kann.

Freedom Thought

The Soviet Union would remain a one-party nation even if an

The Soviet Union would remain a one-party nation even if an opposition party were permitted-because everyone would join that party.

If he really thinks there is no distinction between vice and

If he really thinks there is no distinction between vice and virtue, when he leaves our houses let us count our spoons.

Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat shor

Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, knowing to the fact that neither I nor my opponent knows what we are talking about

Rodney Dangerfield

Reality continues to ruin my life.

Reality continues to ruin my life.

Life Reality Funny My Life Ruin

Traveling to Russia and Germany and being able to see the wo

Traveling to Russia and Germany and being able to see the world at a young age was really cool for me, and I really liked that.

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences.

Amos Bronson Alcott

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of bu

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of business.

Sex is as important as eating or drinking and we ought to al

Sex is as important as eating or drinking and we ought to allow the one appetite to be satisfied with as little restraint or false modesty as the other.

Marquis de Sade