Christ Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““He told them therefore that He was not a Teacher asking for a disciple who would parrot His sayings; He was a Saviour Who first disturbed a conscience and then purified it. But many would never get beyond hating the disturber. The Light is no boon, except to those who are men of good will; their lives may be evil, but at least they want to be good. His Presence, He said, was a threat to sensuality, avarice, and lust. When a man has lived in a dark cave for years, his eyes cannot stand the light of the sun; so the man who refuses to repent turns against mercy. No one can prevent the sun from shining, but every man can pull down the blinds and shut it out.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Light and the Blind”, 1955
The passage contrasts a teacher who merely repeats doctrine with a savior who challenges conscience, urging repentance and openness to truth, while noting human resistance to uncomfortable illumination.
In simple terms: True guidance disturbs and purifies, but many resist it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace discomfort to grow spiritually.
Themes
spirituality
conscience
repentance
resistance
Mood
reflective
serious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- teaching
- conflict resolution
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
moral awakening
inner conflict
ethical transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What conscience do you keep hidden from the light?
- How can you turn resistance into willingness?
A Different Perspective
Some may reject truth due to fear or attachment to old habits.
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