It is thy very energy of thought Which keeps thee from thy God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intense intellectual energy can distract from spiritual connection.
- In plain terms
- Too much thinking can keep you from God.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't let thinking block your spiritual life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does thinking distract you from faith?
- How do you balance intellect and spirit?
Another view
Critical thinking can strengthen rather than weaken faith.
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