Cfs Quote by Gregory of Nazianzus
“...God will be 'all in all' (I Cor. 15:28) when we are no longer what we are now, a multiplicity of impulses and emotions, with little or nothing of God in us, but are fully like God , with room for God and God alone. This is the 'maturity' (cf. Col. 1:28) towards which we speed.”
About This Quote
Source Theological treatise, 4th century
He describes spiritual maturity as becoming fully aligned with God, shedding worldly impulses.
In simple terms: Become fully God‑like.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual alignment.
Themes
theology
spirituality
growth
purity
maturity
Mood
contemplative
aspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- personal prayer
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
divine union
human transformation
ethical development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “full alignment with God” mean today?
- How can one balance divine aspirations with human duties?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic for many.
