Since holiness is the main thing that excites, draws, and…
““Since holiness is the main thing that excites, draws, and governs all gracious affections, it is no wonder that all such affections tend to holiness. That which men love, they desire to have and to be united to, and possessed of. That beauty which men delight in, they desire to be adorned with. Those acts which men delight in, they necessarily incline to do.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Holiness attracts all noble feelings; love seeks unity with what is beautiful and good, guiding actions toward virtue.
In simple terms: Holiness draws love and good deeds.
Key Takeaway
Seek holiness to align love and actions.
Themes
holiness
love
beauty
virtue
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- community worship
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does holiness shape daily choices?
- What barriers prevent aligning love with virtue?
A Different Perspective
Holiness alone may not address practical constraints.