Abandoned Quote by Cyprian
“Whereas there can be but one Baptism, they think they can Baptize; they have abandoned the fountain of life, yet promise the life and grace of the waters of salvation. It is not cleansing which men find there, but soiling; their sins are not washed away, but only added to. That being "born again" does not bring forth sons to God but to the Devil. Born of a lie, they cannot inherit the things which Truth has promised; begotten by the faithless, they are deprived of the grace of faith.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Baptism, Cyprian, 3rd century
True spiritual renewal cannot be achieved through ritual alone; false rebirth adds sin rather than cleansing.
In simple terms: Ritual without truth adds sin.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine faith, not empty rites.
Themes
faith
ritual
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- religious conversion
Key Concepts
theology
authenticity
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true spiritual renewal mean to you?
- How can rituals stay meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Rituals can become hollow without sincere belief.
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![“As to what pertains to the case of infants: You [Fidus] said that they ought not to be baptized within the second or third day after their birth, that the old law of circumcision must be taken into consideration, and that you did not think that one should be baptized and sanctified within the…” quote by Cyprian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae0/cyprian-16127_baptism_as-to-what-pertains-to-the-case-of-infan_763451.jpg)
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