--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When we become incorruptible and…" description: "\"When we become incorruptible and immortal, and attain to the blessed state of conformity with Christ, we will be ever with the Lord (as Scripture says)..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/gregory-palamas-12213_bible_when-we-become-incorruptible-and-immorta_558431.jpg" --- # When we become incorruptible and immortal, and attain to… ![“When we become incorruptible and immortal, and attain to the blessed state of conformity with Christ, we will be ever with the Lord (as Scripture says), gaining fulfillment in the purest contemplations of His visible theophany which will illuminate us with its most brilliant rays, just as it…” quote by Gregory Palamas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/gregory-palamas-12213_bible_when-we-become-incorruptible-and-immorta_558431.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/gregory-palamas-12213_bible_when-we-become-incorruptible-and-immorta_558431.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/gregory-palamas-12213_bible_when-we-become-incorruptible-and-immorta_558431.jpg) > “When we become incorruptible and immortal, and attain to the blessed state of conformity with Christ, we will be ever with the Lord (as Scripture says), gaining fulfillment in the purest contemplations of His visible theophany which will illuminate us with its most brilliant rays, just as it illuminated the disciples at the time of the most divine Transfiguration.” [Gregory Palamas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gregory-palamas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He describes the ultimate spiritual union with Christ, where believers share divine illumination and fulfillment. **In simple terms:** Union with Christ brings divine light and fulfillment. Key Takeaway Seek deep contemplative communion with the divine. Themes spirituality theology union with Christ Mood reverent hopeful Type theological spiritual When to use this quote - monastic prayer - theological study - personal meditation Key Concepts divine illumination contemplation theosis Questions to Reflect On - How can one pursue divine illumination today? - What obstacles hinder spiritual union? 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