Heaven's Sovereign saves all beings but himself That hideous sight,-a naked human heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even divine power cannot save those who expose their true, flawed nature.
- In plain terms
- God saves everyone except those who show their rotten hearts.
- What can you take from it?
- Hiding your flaws is safer than exposing them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your heart reveal when unguarded?
- Can true goodness hide forever?
Another view
The quote assumes a specific religious view that not all share.
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