Quote by Peter Abelard
The purpose and cause of the incarnation was that He might illumin

The purpose and cause of the incarnation was that He might illuminate the world by His wisdom and excite it to the love of Himself. – Peter Abelard

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The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. – Peter Abelard

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It is by doubting that we come to investigate, and by investigating that we recognize the truth. – Peter Abelard

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Christ was born in the first century, yet he belongs to all centuries. He was born a Jew, yet He belongs to all races. He was born in Bethlehem, yet He belongs to all countries. – George W. Truett

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Lucy: Beethovens birthday is December 16th Shermy! Have you decided what youre going to get me?
Shermy: Yes! Im not going to get you anything!
Lucy: What kind of a holiday is it where you dont give girls presents? – Charles Monroe Schulz

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Midnight, and the clock strikes. It is Christmas Day, the werewolves birthday, the door of the solstice still wide enough open to let them all slink through. – Angela Carter

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God walked down the stairs of heaven with a Baby in His arms. – Paul Scherer

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