If the Lord counts the natural beauty of the body inferior to that of the soul, what thinks He of spurious beauty, rejecting utterly as He does all falsehood?
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The Word of God became man, that thou mayest learn from man how man may become God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the divine took human form to guide humanity towards spiritual elevation.
Clement of Alexandria emphasizes the transformative power of the divine incarnate, illustrating that by observing the life and teachings of Christ, humanity can learn how to reach a higher, divine state. It reflects a deep philosophical belief that the relationship between humanity and the divine is one of learning and growth, encouraging individuals to aspire towards their best selves through divine example.
Themes
DivineHumanitySpiritualityTransformationGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
A pastor might use this quote during a sermon to inspire the congregation.
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