The truth is that God is the force. He is the essence of life. He is pure and undefiled consciousness. He is eternal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is described here as the fundamental, eternal consciousness that underlies all existence.
- In plain terms
- God is the eternal consciousness and essence of life.
- What can you take from it?
- The divine is viewed as the core of existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the essence of life?
- How do you define the divine?
Another view
This definition is abstract and may not resonate with those seeking a personal deity.
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