--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Christ and his benefits go inseparably…" description: "\"Christ and his benefits go inseparably and undividedly... Many would willingly receive his privileges, who will not receive his person; but it cannot b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a1b/john-flavel-4295_accepting_christ-and-his-benefits-go-inseparably-a_2460025.jpg" --- # Christ and his benefits go inseparably and undividedly… ![“Christ and his benefits go inseparably and undividedly... Many would willingly receive his privileges, who will not receive his person; but it cannot be; if we will have one, we must take the other too: Yea, we must accept his person first, and then his benefits: as it is in the marriage covenant…” quote by John Flavel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a1b/john-flavel-4295_accepting_christ-and-his-benefits-go-inseparably-a_2460025.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a1b/john-flavel-4295_accepting_christ-and-his-benefits-go-inseparably-a_2460025.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a1b/john-flavel-4295_accepting_christ-and-his-benefits-go-inseparably-a_2460025.jpg) > “Christ and his benefits go inseparably and undividedly... Many would willingly receive his privileges, who will not receive his person; but it cannot be; if we will have one, we must take the other too: Yea, we must accept his person first, and then his benefits: as it is in the marriage covenant, so it is here.” [John Flavel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-flavel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Spiritual benefits require accepting the whole person, not just the advantages. **In simple terms:** Accept the whole person to receive benefits. Key Takeaway Embrace both person and blessings. Themes faith spirituality commitment relationships Mood reflective serious Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - marriage counseling - faith communities - personal spiritual growth Key Concepts theology covenant integrity Questions to Reflect On - What does accepting a person first mean to you? - How do you balance benefits and responsibilities? 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