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.
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