This is the highest honour of the Church, that, until He…
“This is the highest honour of the Church, that, until He is united to us, the Son of God reckons himself in some measure imperfect. What consolation is it for us to learn, that, not until we are along with him, does he possess all his parts, or wish to be regarded as complete! Hence, in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, when the apostle discusses largely the metaphor of a human body, he includes under the single name of Christ the whole Church.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Church is incomplete until united with Christ; its holiness is a journey toward wholeness.
In simple terms: Church seeks wholeness with Christ.
Key Takeaway
Pursue unity with the divine.
Themes
faith
unity
spirituality
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church community building
- personal devotion
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape worship?
- What does unity mean in practice?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions may never fully embody divine perfection.