Blind man Quote by Athanasius of Alexandria
““It is, indeed, in accordance with the nature of the invisible God that He should be thus known through His works; and those who doubt the Lord's resurrection because they do not now behold Him with their eyes, might as well deny the very laws of nature. They have ground for disbelief when works are lacking; but when the works cry out and prove the fact so clearly, why do they deliberately deny the risen life so manifestly shown? Even if their mental faculties are defective, surely their eyes can give them irrefragable proof of the power and Godhead of Christ. A blind man cannot see the sun, but he knows that it is above the earth from the warmth which it affords; similarly, let those who are still in the blindness of unbelief recognize the Godhead of Christ and the resurrection which He has brought about through His manifested power in others.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: On the Incarnation, Athanasius, 4th century
Christ’s works prove His divinity; doubters ignore evident evidence, like blind men feeling the sun’s warmth.
In simple terms: Works show God’s power; doubters ignore obvious proof.
Key Takeaway
Recognize evidence of faith.
Themes
faith
evidence
divinity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal doubt
- religious debate
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
apologetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when evidence challenges belief?
- What role does personal experience play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue faith transcends empirical proof.
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