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“Our Saviour would love at no less rate than death; and from the supereminent height of glory, stooped and debased Himself to the sufferance of the extremest of indignities, and sunk himself to the bottom of abjectness, to exalt our condition to the contrary extreme.” quote by Robert Boyle
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“Our Saviour would love at no less rate than death; and from the supereminent height of glory, stooped and debased Himself to the sufferance of the extremest of indignities, and sunk himself to the bottom of abjectness, to exalt our condition to the contrary extreme.”

Robert Boyle

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Sceptical Chymist, Robert Boyle, 1661

Christ humbled himself to suffering and humiliation to lift humanity, showing that divine love embraces even the lowest condition.

In simple terms: Jesus chose death and humiliation to elevate humanity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humility as a path to higher purpose.

Themes

humility divine love redemption sacrifice

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • religious devotion
  • personal sacrifice
  • social justice
  • leadership

Key Concepts

theology ethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does humility mean in modern life?
  • Can suffering be a catalyst for growth?
A Different Perspective

Human suffering may not always lead to redemption.

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