Ability Quote by Saint Basil
“The love of God is not taught. No one has taught us to enjoy the light or to be attached to life more than anything else. And no one has taught us to love the two people who brought us into the world and educated us. Which is all the more reason to believe that we did not learn to love God as a result of outside instruction. In the very nature of every human being has been sown the seed of the ability to love. You and I ought to welcome this seed, cultivate it carefully, nourish it attentively and foster its growth by going to the school of God's commandments with help of His grace.”
About This Quote
The passage argues that love for God is innate, not taught, and that we should nurture this inner capacity through divine guidance.
In simple terms: Love for God is natural, not learned.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate your innate love for the divine.
Themes
faith
spirituality
innate love
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- spiritual practice
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
self‑growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize this inner seed?
- What practices help nurture it?
A Different Perspective
It assumes all share this innate seed, ignoring cultural differences.
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