Religion Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““Orpah and Ruth; who will represent to us two sorts of professors of religion: Orpah, that sort that indeed make a fair profession, and seem to set out well, but dure but for a while, and then turn back; Ruth, that sort that are sound and sincere, and therefore are steadfast and persevering in the way that they have set out in.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown source
Two types of religious scholars are contrasted: one superficial and fleeting, the other sincere and steadfast.
In simple terms: Compares shallow vs. steadfast scholars.
Key Takeaway
Value depth over appearance.
Themes
religion
integrity
learning
Mood
reflective
didactic
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- academic study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
moral character
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true scholarly integrity?
- How can superficiality be recognized?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex scholars.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
