Truth has been relegated to subjectivity; beauty has been subjugated to the beholder; and as millions are idiotized night after night, a global commune has been constructed with the arts enjoying a totalitarian rule.
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When we look into the human heart we see the lust, the greed, the hate, the pride, the anger, and the jealousies that are so destructive. This is at the heart of the human predicament, and the Scriptures call this condition sin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the darker aspects of human nature that lead to destructive behaviors.
In this quote, Ravi Zacharias discusses the inherent flaws and vices present in the human heart, including lust, greed, hate, pride, anger, and jealousy. He suggests that these negative traits form the core of the human predicament, which can be understood as a fundamental struggle that humanity faces. The reference to 'sin' in Scriptures frames these characteristics as moral failings that can have profound consequences on individuals and society.
Themes
Human NatureSinGreedHatePrideAngerJealousy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about morality at a gathering, one could reference this quote to emphasize the challenges of human behavior.
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