The regenerate man's desires are rectified; they are set…
“The regenerate man's desires are rectified; they are set on God himself, and the things above... Before, he saw no beauty in Christ, for which he was to be desired; but now he is all he desires, he is altogether lovely... regenerating grace sets the affections so firmly on God, that the man is disposed, at God's command, to quit his hold of every thing else, in order to keep his hold of Christ... If the stream of our affections were never thus turned, we are, doubtless, going down the stream into the pit.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Regeneration redirects human desire toward God, making Christ the ultimate source of love and purpose, preventing spiritual decline.
In simple terms: Grace redirects desire to God, keeping Christ central.
Key Takeaway
Seek God, let Him shape your desires.
Themes
spirituality
grace
desire
faith
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church preaching
- spiritual counseling
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when your heart is still attached to worldly things?
- What practices help keep Christ central in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often resists surrendering worldly attachments.