Christian Quote by John of Kronstadt
“How do we receive the highest mystery of Divine love to us ? the mystery of the Christian faith? With our mind, heart and life; with our free will? Are all the three powers of our souls penetrated by holy faith, as were the souls of the saints? The kingdom of heaven 'is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till the whole was leavened' (Lk. 13:21). The three measures are the three powers of the soul.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Luke 13:21, New Testament
Divine love is received through mind, heart, and life, using free will to let faith permeate the soul like leaven.
In simple terms: Love comes through mind, heart, life, and free will.
Key Takeaway
Engage all parts of self in faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
free will
inner transformation
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- ethical decisions
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you let faith shape your daily actions?
- What does “leaven” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not change behavior without practice.
