The one use of the Bible is to make us look at Jesus, that…
““The one use of the Bible is to make us look at Jesus, that through him we might know his Father and our Father, his God and our God. Till we thus know Him, let us hold the Bible dear as the moon of our darkness, by which we travel towards the east; not dear as the sun whence her light cometh, and towards which we haste, that, walking in the sun himself, we may no more need the mirror that reflected his absent brightness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Bible’s purpose is to point us to Jesus, revealing God’s nature, not to be worshipped as an ultimate source of light itself.
In simple terms: The Bible guides us to Jesus, not a substitute for His light.
Key Takeaway
Seek Jesus through Scripture, not the book itself.
Themes
faith
spirituality
interpretation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- Bible study
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
symbolism
mirrors
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you let Scripture point you to Christ?
- What does it mean to see the Bible as a mirror?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on the text can lead to legalism and missing the living Christ.