Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
Meister EckhartRead
God expects but one thing of you, and that is that you should come out of yourself in so far as you are a created being made and let God be God in you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of humility and allowing God's presence to thrive within oneself.
In this quote, Meister Eckhart conveys the idea that our primary role as created beings is to transcend our own ego and self-importance, thereby allowing divine qualities to manifest within us. It suggests that by letting go of our self-centeredness, we can truly experience and embody the presence of God, leading to a more profound spiritual existence.
Themes
HumilityDivineSpiritualitySelflessnessGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a religious gathering, to encourage selflessness in faith.
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