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Bible Quote by William Law

“Read whatever chapter of scripture you will, and be ever so delighted with it - yet it will leave you as poor, as empty and unchanged as it found you unless it has turned you wholly and solely to the Spirit of God, and brought you into full union with and dependence upon him.” quote by William Law
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“Read whatever chapter of scripture you will, and be ever so delighted with it - yet it will leave you as poor, as empty and unchanged as it found you unless it has turned you wholly and solely to the Spirit of God, and brought you into full union with and dependence upon him.”

William Law

About This Quote

Source Book: The Spirit of the Laws, William Law, 1730

Spiritual reading without transformation leaves one unchanged; true change requires surrender to God's Spirit and dependence on Him.

In simple terms: Reading alone doesn't change you; you must surrender to God.

Key Takeaway

Seek full reliance on God.

Themes

spirituality dependence transformation

Mood

reflective serene

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church study
  • spiritual retreats
  • daily devotion

Key Concepts

surrender union with divine

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice surrender daily?
  • What dependence does dependence on God bring?
A Different Perspective

Transformation may be slow and requires humility.

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