--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: passion. Like the moon, we borrow our…" description: "\"“passion. Like the moon, we borrow our light; bright as we are when grace shines on us, we are darkness itself when the Sun of Righteousness withdraws ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea2/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_darkness_passion-like-the-moon-we-borrow-our-ligh_1978499.jpg" --- # passion. Like the moon, we borrow our light; bright as we… ![“passion. Like the moon, we borrow our light; bright as we are when grace shines on us, we are darkness itself when the Sun of Righteousness withdraws himself.” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea2/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_darkness_passion-like-the-moon-we-borrow-our-ligh_1978499.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea2/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_darkness_passion-like-the-moon-we-borrow-our-ligh_1978499.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea2/charles-h-spurgeon-1432_darkness_passion-like-the-moon-we-borrow-our-ligh_1978499.jpg) > ““passion. Like the moon, we borrow our light; bright as we are when grace shines on us, we are darkness itself when the Sun of Righteousness withdraws himself.”” [Charles H. Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-h-spurgeon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Passion shines like borrowed moonlight; grace illuminates us, but without righteousness we become darkness. **In simple terms:** Grace gives light; without it we are dark. Key Takeaway Seek righteousness to sustain inner light. Themes spirituality morality light darkness Mood inspirational contemplative Type theological motivational When to use this quote - Prayer - meditation - ethical decision making - leadership - counseling Key Concepts Theology ethical philosophy personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What does righteousness mean to you? - How do you maintain light in darkness? 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