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“He declares: “For in this place is One greater than the temple.” But [the words] greater and less are not applied to those things which have nothing in common between themselves, and are of an opposite nature, and mutually repugnant; but are used in the case of those of the same substance, and…” quote by The Church Fathers
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““He declares: “For in this place is One greater than the temple.” But [the words] greater and less are not applied to those things which have nothing in common between themselves, and are of an opposite nature, and mutually repugnant; but are used in the case of those of the same substance, and which possess properties in common, but merely differ in number and size; such as water from water, and light from light, and grace from grace. Greater, therefore, is that legislation which has been given in order to liberty than that given in order to bondage; and therefore it has also been diffused, not throughout one nation [only], but over the whole world. For one and the same Lord, who is greater than the temple, greater than Solomon, and greater than Jonah, confers gifts upon men, that is, His own presence, and the resurrection from the dead; but He does not change God, nor proclaim another Father, but that very same one, who always has more to measure out to those of His household. And””

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Source Treatise: Early Christian writings, 4th century

Divine greatness surpasses earthly temples; true liberty comes from divine law, not human bondage.

In simple terms: God’s greatness exceeds physical structures; freedom is divine.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual freedom over material constraints.

Themes

spirituality freedom divine law

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Worship
  • moral decision‑making
  • community leadership
  • personal prayer

Key Concepts

theology comparative religion liberty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine law guide your life?
  • What does true liberty mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Human institutions may misinterpret divine intent.

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