Bounds Quote by Gregory of Nazianzus
“May you be children of God, pure and unblameable, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation (cf. Phil. 1:15): and may you never be entangled in the snares of the wicked that go round about, or bound with the chains of your sins. May the Word in you never be smothered with the cares of this life and so make you unfruitful: but may you walk in the King's Highway, turning aside neither to the right hand nor to the left, but led by the Spirit through the narrow gate.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Philippians 1:15, 4th century
A prayer for believers to remain pure and steadfast amid a corrupt world, guided by the Spirit and the Word.
In simple terms: Stay pure and focused despite a sinful generation.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual integrity and divine guidance.
Themes
faith
purity
perseverance
spiritual warfare
guidance
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
prayer
exhortation
When to use this quote
- church community
- personal devotion
- daily temptation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
spiritual resilience
discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep your values when surrounded by vice?
- What practices help you stay spiritually alert?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can undermine even sincere prayers.
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