God is the great mysterious motivator of what we call nature and it has been said often by philosophers, that nature is the will of God. And, I prefer to say that nature is the only body of God that we shall ever see. If we wish to know the truth concerning anything, we'll find it in the nature of that thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature is the visible expression of God's will; studying nature reveals truth.
- In plain terms
- God's will is seen in nature, and truth is found by studying it.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe nature to understand deeper truths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can truth be separated from religious interpretation?
- How does nature inform your worldview?
Another view
It assumes a specific theological view that may not be universal.
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