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“The beauty of holiness is that which the grave, that consumes all other beauty, cannot touch, or do any damage to.” quote by Matthew Henry
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“The beauty of holiness is that which the grave, that consumes all other beauty, cannot touch, or do any damage to.”

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

Source Book: The Miscellany of the Holy Scriptures, Matthew Henry, 1708

Holiness remains untouched by death, preserving a beauty that cannot be damaged by the grave.

In simple terms: Holiness is safe from death's damage.

Key Takeaway

Value spiritual beauty over worldly concerns.

Themes

spirituality mortality beauty

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • personal reflection
  • artistic creation
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

theology eternity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect inner beauty from external decay?
  • What does true holiness mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Even holy things may be affected by time and neglect.

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