Answers to prayer Quote by Basilea Schlink
“How different the world would look, how different the state of our nation would be, if there were more sanctified priestly souls! These are souls who have the power to bless, for they intercede with sanctified hearts. They never begin their daily time of intercessory prayer without having first brought to the cross all that is unholy in their lives, so that their old self can be crucified there with Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way of the Heart by Basilea Schlink, 1995
A society with more holy, prayerful clergy would be transformed, as they cleanse themselves and intercede for others.
In simple terms: Holy clergy would change the world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal holiness and intercessory prayer.
Themes
spirituality
leadership
transformation
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- community healing
- social reform
Key Concepts
sanctification
intercession
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals pursue sanctification daily?
- What role should clergy play in societal change?
A Different Perspective
Such change also depends on broader societal openness to spiritual authority.
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