Light Quote by The Church Fathers
““to follow the Saviour is to be a partaker of salvation, and to follow light is to receive light.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Early Church Teachings, 3rd Century
Following the Savior brings salvation; following light brings illumination.
In simple terms: Following Christ leads to salvation and enlightenment.
Key Takeaway
Seek both salvation and enlightenment.
Themes
faith
light
salvation
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- ethical decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light” mean to you personally?
- How can you embody both salvation and illumination?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “light” vary across traditions.
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![“both the Mosaic law and the grace of the new covenant, as both fitted for the times [at which they were given], were bestowed by one and the same God for the benefit of the human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e6/the-church-fathers-1438_grace_both-the-mosaic-law-and-the-grace-of-the_10309.jpg)
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![“Paul in like manner declares, “Love is the fulfilling of the law:” and [he declares] that when all other things have been destroyed, there shall remain “faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of all is love;” and that apart from the love of God, neither knowledge avails anything, nor the…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f7d/the-church-fathers-1438_faith-hope_paul-in-like-manner-declares-love-is-the_57515.jpg)
![“Mary, having a man betrothed [to her], and being nevertheless a virgin, by yielding obedience, become the cause of salvation, both to herself and the whole human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f5/the-church-fathers-1438_human-race_mary-having-a-man-betrothed-to-her-and-b_123405.jpg)
