'Man's sin is in his failure to live what he is. Being the master of the earth, man forgets that he is the servant of God.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans fail when they ignore their responsibility to serve God while dominating the earth.
- In plain terms
- People sin by forgetting they serve God even as they control the earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance dominion over earth with stewardship and service to God.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What responsibilities come with human power?
- How do you serve the greater good?
Another view
It assumes a theistic worldview that not everyone shares.
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