Borders Quote by John Flavel
“Turn in upon yourselves, get into your closets, and now resolve to dwell there. You have been strangers to this work too long; you have kept other vineyards too long; you have trifled about the borders of religion too long. Will you now resolve to look better to your hearts? Will you hate and come out of the crowds of business and clamors of the world and retire yourselves more than you have done? Oh, that this day you would resolve upon it!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1650s
A call to withdraw from worldly distractions and focus on inner spiritual renewal.
In simple terms: Retreat from noise to nurture the soul.
Key Takeaway
Seek solitude for deeper faith.
Themes
spirituality
withdrawal
renewal
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
devotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- monastic retreat
- quiet study
- digital detox
Key Concepts
contemplation
inner peace
religious discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solitude deepen your faith?
- What distractions hinder your spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May isolation lead to stagnation without community.
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