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Sole Satisfier is a term in Christian theology which refers to God as the only one who can satisfy human beings. The terminology is based on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, who said: "God alone satisfies" (''Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed'' 1). This is based on the Bible: "Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Gospel of Matthew 11: 28); "Only God is good" (Gospel of Luke 18:19). Aquinas in his philosophy also discussed ''summum bonum'', the greatest good. ==Biblical basis== Jesus Christ, whom Christian theology considers as God, said: "Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me: for I am gentle and lowly in heart: and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light." (Mt 11: 28-30) Jesus Christ also said: "Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass which is alive in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O men of little faith! And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be of anxious mind. For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well. (Lk 12:27-31) In his discussion with a young man, he also said: "Only God is good." (Luke 18:19) David says to God in his final Psalm of the Psalter, "You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16) These and dozens of other scriptures refer to God as satisfaction for mankind. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sole Satisfier」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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