Arms Quote by Robert Boyle
“I use the Scriptures, not as an arsenal to be resorted to only for arms and weapons, but as a matchless temple, where I delight to be, to contemplate the beauty, the symmetry, and the magnificence of the structure, and to increase my awe, and excite my devotion to the Deity there preached and adored.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence on Faith, 1660
Uses Scripture as a sacred space for contemplation, not as a weapon, to inspire awe and devotion.
In simple terms: Treat Scripture as a temple, not a tool of war.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual reverence over conflict.
Themes
faith
contemplation
devotion
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- sermons
- religious study
Key Concepts
theology
aesthetic appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does reverence for sacred texts change in daily life?
- How can beauty inspire ethical action?
A Different Perspective
Risk of ignoring practical moral guidance.
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