Some relate . . . that the eagle tries the eyes of her…
“Some relate . . . that the eagle tries the eyes of her young by turning them to the sun; which if they cannot look steadily on, she rejects them as spurious. We may truly try our faith by immediate intuitions of the Sun of Righteousness. Direct faith to act itself, immediately and directly on the incarnation of Christ and His mediation; and if it be not the right kind and race, it will turn its eyes aside to anything else.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is tested by confronting divine truth directly, not through indirect or false beliefs.
In simple terms: Faith is proven by facing God's truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, act on it.
Themes
faith
testing
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual crisis
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
divine truth
spiritual discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true divine guidance?
- What prevents you from confronting truth directly?
A Different Perspective
If one's understanding is limited, the test may be misinterpreted.