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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

  • theological study
  • personal faith
  • existential crisis

Putting it to work

  • seek sacred meaning
  • elevate daily tasks

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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