Baptism Quote by Isidore of Seville
“Baptism is not the work of man but of Christ, and this sacrament is so holy that it would not be defiled, even if the minister were a murderer.”
About This Quote
Source Treatern: De Natura et Ordine, 7th century
Sacraments are divine gifts, untouched by human sin.
In simple terms: Sacraments remain holy despite human flaws.
Key Takeaway
Trust the divine nature of sacraments.
Themes
faith
holiness
divine
sacrament
trust
Mood
reverent
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Theology
sacredness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile human flaws with divine rites?
- What role does faith play in maintaining sanctity?
A Different Perspective
Human corruption can still affect perception of sacraments.
![“The Sacrament [of the Holy Eucharist] is the Gift of gifts, and the Grace of graces. When the almighty and eternal God comes to us with all the perfection of His thrice holy humanity and His divinity, He surely does not come empty-handed.” quote by Angela of Foligno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/273/angela-of-foligno-31016_almighty_the-sacrament-of-the-holy-eucharist-is-t_708658.jpg)
![“The Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism even to infants. The apostles, to whom were committed the secrets of the divine sacraments, knew there are in everyone innate strains of [original] sin, which must be washed away through water and the Spirit” quote by Origen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb8/origen-12126_apostles_the-church-received-from-the-apostles-th_199967.jpg)