Flesh Quote by St. Augustine of Hippo
““I heard Your voice from on high. "I am the food of the fully grown. Grow and you will feed on me. And you will not change Me into you, like the food of flesh eats. But you will be changed into Me.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “On the Trinity” (c. 400 AD)
Divine nourishment transforms believers, urging them to become part of the divine rather than merely consuming.
In simple terms: Become part of the divine, not just consume.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual transformation through divine union.
Themes
spirituality
transformation
divine
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal meditation
- ethical living
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience spiritual nourishment?
- What does “becoming one with the divine” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May be abstract for secular audiences.
