Love Quote by Samuel Bolton
““God has thoughts of love in all He does to His people. The ground of His dealings with us is love (though the occasion may be sin), the manner of His dealings is love, and the purpose of His dealings is love,. He has regard, in all, to our good here, to make us partakers of His holiness, and to our glory hereafter, to make us partakers of His glory.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1650s
God’s actions toward humanity are rooted in love, aiming for our spiritual growth and ultimate glory.
In simple terms: God acts out of love for our good and holiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek to embody love in all interactions.
Themes
love
spirituality
purpose
holiness
glory
Mood
hopeful
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
devotional
scriptural
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- church ministry
- counseling
- mission work
Key Concepts
Divine love
theology
sanctification
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reflect divine love amid personal hurt?
- What does sharing in God's glory mean today?
A Different Perspective
Love may be challenged by human sin and misunderstanding.
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![“We are not under its [the laws] curses, but we are under its commands. We are not under the law for judgement, but we are under the law for conduct.” quote by Samuel Bolton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/017/samuel-bolton-40683_conduct_we-are-not-under-its-the-laws-curses-but_2821376.jpg)
