--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That which enables us to know and…" description: "\"“That which enables us to know and understand aright in the things of God, must be a living principle of holiness within us.”\" — John Smith Jr" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f14/john-smith-jr-249673_god_that-which-enables-us-to-know-and-unders_2802406.jpg" --- # That which enables us to know and understand aright in the… ![“That which enables us to know and understand aright in the things of God, must be a living principle of holiness within us.” quote by John Smith Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f14/john-smith-jr-249673_god_that-which-enables-us-to-know-and-unders_2802406.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f14/john-smith-jr-249673_god_that-which-enables-us-to-know-and-unders_2802406.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f14/john-smith-jr-249673_god_that-which-enables-us-to-know-and-unders_2802406.jpg) > ““That which enables us to know and understand aright in the things of God, must be a living principle of holiness within us.”” John Smith Jr ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Understanding God requires a living principle of holiness within oneself. **In simple terms:** Holiness inside us enables true comprehension of God. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner holiness. Themes spirituality holiness knowledge Mood contemplative reverent Type theological reflective When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - ethical living Key Concepts theology inner transformation Questions to Reflect On - How do you nurture holiness? - What does ‘living principle’ mean to you? 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