The purpose and cause of the incarnation was that He might illuminate the world by His wisdom and excite it to the love of Himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The incarnation aims to illuminate the world with wisdom and inspire love for God.
- In plain terms
- Divine wisdom illuminates the world and draws people to love God.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom and love are central purposes of divine presence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to be illuminated by wisdom?
Another view
This perspective assumes specific theological beliefs.
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