It is our work to cast care, and it is God's work to take care.
Thomas WatsonRead
It was wonderful love that Christ should rather die for us than for the angels that fell. They were creatures of a more noble extract, and in all probability might have brought greater revenues of glory to God; yet that Christ should pass by those golden vessels, and make us clods of earth into stars of glory -- Oh, the hyperbole of Christ's love!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the extraordinary nature of Christ's love for humanity, sacrificing himself rather than choosing the fallen angels.
In this quote, Thomas Watson reflects on the profound and paradoxical nature of Christ's love, emphasizing that He chose to die for flawed humans instead of the more glorious fallen angels. Watson suggests that this choice underscores the depth and richness of Christ's love, transforming ordinary beings into something magnificent in the eyes of God, which showcases the overwhelming grace and mercy inherent in that love.
Themes
ChristLoveSacrificeHumanityGraceMercyGlory
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about unconditional love, this quote can emphasize the depths of sacrifice in relationships.
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