Bible Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““The Scripture also speaks plainly of such a knowledge of the word of God as has been described, as the immediate gift of God, Psal. cxix. 18: “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” What could the Psalmist mean when he begged of God to open his eyes?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Opened Eyes”, 1742, New England Revivals
Spiritual insight is a divine gift that transforms perception, urging believers to seek deeper understanding of scripture.
In simple terms: God gives insight to see truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance for deeper insight.
Themes
faith
spirituality
scripture
revelation
humility
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Bible study groups
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern true insight?
- What practices open spiritual eyes?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary widely.
![“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)
