Angel Quote by Saint Basil
“When a sunbeam falls on a transparent substance, the substance itself becomes brilliant, and radiates light from itself. So too Spirit bearing souls, illumined by Him, finally become spiritual themselves, and their grace is sent forth to others. From this comes knowledge of the future, understanding of mysteries, apprehension of hidden things, distribution of wonderful gifts, heavenly citizenship, a place in the choir of angels, endless joy in the presence of God, becoming like God, and, the highest of all desires, becoming God.”
About This Quote
Source Treatious Writing: On the Spirit, Saint Basil, 4th century
Spiritual enlightenment transforms believers, granting divine gifts, knowledge, and ultimately the desire to become like God.
In simple terms: Spiritual growth brings divine gifts and a desire for unity with God.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual growth to gain insight and grace.
Themes
spirituality
transformation
divine
knowledge
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual study
- community worship
- seeking divine insight
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
angelic hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spiritual transformation manifest in your life?
- What divine qualities do you aspire to embody?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.
![“As God delights in his own beauty, he must necessarily delight in the creature's holiness which is a conformity to and participation of it, as truly as [the] brightness of a jewel, held in the sun's beams, is a participation or derivation of the sun's brightness, though immensely less in degree.” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e3/jonathan-edwards-770_beam_as-god-delights-in-his-own-beauty-he-mus_393914.jpg)
![“[Every disappointment or misfortune can become a blessing in disguise, for which we should be grateful. But only if the hidden blessing is anticipated, expected and searched for will it be found and recognised as such and the most made of it. For example...] Many a man curses the rain that falls…” quote by Saint Basil](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f73/saint-basil-4281_abundance_every-disappointment-or-misfortune-can-b_143853.jpg)
