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“holiness is not the accumulation of virtues. Holiness is being possessed by God.” quote by John Riccardo
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““holiness is not the accumulation of virtues. Holiness is being possessed by God.””

John Riccardo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Holiness is not a tally of virtues but a state of being possessed by God, implying divine relationship over personal merit.

In simple terms: Holiness = being possessed by God.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine connection over self‑righteousness.

Themes

spirituality humility theology

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • faith practice
  • personal transformation
  • religious study

Key Concepts

Divine possession virtue accumulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “possessed by God” feel like?
  • How does this view affect moral behavior?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with personal moral frameworks.

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