Quote by William Law

Death is not more certainly a separation of our souls from our bodies than the Christian life is a separation of our souls from worldly tempers, vain indulgences, and unnecessary cares.

Death is not more certainly a separation of our souls from o

Summary

This quote suggests that death is not the only form of separation we experience as humans, but rather the Christian way of life also entails a separation from worldly desires, unnecessary worries, and indulgence in superficial matters. It implies that living a Christian life involves detaching oneself from materialistic and non-essential concerns, allowing the soul to focus on spiritual growth and deeper connections, akin to the eventual separation of the soul from the physical body upon death.

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