Gregory of Nyssa

i have been sans computer for awhile, and that is why i haven't updated. and it is getting late, so not a long post tonight, but i will give an update to seminary life soon. just know things are going well. studying church history and hebrew is pretty sweet...

anywho, i just got done writing a reflection paper on some selected writings by Gregory of Nyssa for my church history class. he lived from around 335ad to about 395 ad. as i was reading what he wrote back in the day, i can't tell you how many times i wanted to express his thoughts as clearly as he did, and how his words brought a smile to me as well. i thought it was great and i wanted to share it with you all. enjoy:

"... Since the goal of virtuous life was the very thing we have been seeking, and this goal has been found in what we have said, it is time for you, noble friend, to look to that example and, by transferring to your own life what is contemplated [here]... to be known by God and to become His friend [Ex 33:11]. This is true perfection: not to avoid a wicked life because like slaves we servilely fear punishment, nor to do good because we hope for rewards, as if cashing in on the virtuous life by some business-like and contractual arrangement. On the contrary, by promise, we regard fall from God's friendship as the only thing dreadful and we consider becoming God's friend the only thing worthy of honor and desire. This, as I have said, is the perfection of life...."

with love.