I think that the trivialness of life is, and personally to each one, ought to be seen to be, done away with by the Incarnation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The mundane aspects of life should be overcome or elevated through the Incarnation.
- In plain terms
- Life's triviality should be removed by the Incarnation.
- What can you take from it?
- Find deeper meaning to transcend daily trivialities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find meaning in the mundane?
- What elevates your daily life?
Another view
The statement relies on specific religious doctrine to be meaningful.
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