Choices Quote by Maximus the Confessor
“Created man cannot become a son of God and god by grace through deification, unless he is first through his own free choice begotten in the Spirit by means of the self-loving and independent power dwelling naturally in him.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Spiritual Life, 7th century
Human beings can become divine through grace only after freely choosing spiritual self‑love and independence.
In simple terms: Divinity requires free, self‑loving choice.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner freedom and love for spiritual growth.
Themes
spirituality
free will
divinity
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- personal meditation
- ethical living
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does self‑love mean to you spiritually?
- How can you practice independence in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may resist such transformation.
