--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Therefore let us repent and pass from…" description: "\"Therefore let us repent and pass from ignorance to knowledge, from foolishness to wisdom, from licentiousness to self-control, from injustice to righte..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d2/clement-of-alexandria-12861_christianity_therefore-let-us-repent-and-pass-from-ig_2116762.png" --- # Therefore let us repent and pass from ignorance to… ![“Therefore let us repent and pass from ignorance to knowledge, from foolishness to wisdom, from licentiousness to self-control, from injustice to righteousness, from godlessness to God.” quote by Clement of Alexandria](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d2/clement-of-alexandria-12861_christianity_therefore-let-us-repent-and-pass-from-ig_2116762.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d2/clement-of-alexandria-12861_christianity_therefore-let-us-repent-and-pass-from-ig_2116762.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d2/clement-of-alexandria-12861_christianity_therefore-let-us-repent-and-pass-from-ig_2116762.png) > “Therefore let us repent and pass from ignorance to knowledge, from foolishness to wisdom, from licentiousness to self-control, from injustice to righteousness, from godlessness to God.” [Clement of Alexandria](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/clement-of-alexandria/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Transform ignorance into knowledge, vice into virtue, and immorality into righteousness through repentance. **In simple terms:** Change bad habits to good through repentance. Key Takeaway Seek moral growth through self‑reflection. Themes spirituality ethics personal growth Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - religious study - personal development - education Key Concepts repentance wisdom self‑control Questions to Reflect On - What areas of your life need transformation? - How does repentance guide your actions? 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