Now Heaven and Earth are older than the temples, and older than the Scriptures, and whether we realize it or not, they hold more authority.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asserts that natural forces hold more authority than human institutions like temples or scriptures. It encourages recognizing the primacy of the natural world over constructed systems.
- In plain terms
- Nature and the sky are older and more powerful than human rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect natural authority over human institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What authority does nature hold over you?
- Why do temples matter less than the earth?
Another view
The quote dismisses human traditions without explaining why.
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