God is the perfect poet, Who in his person acts his own creations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is portrayed as an artist whose creations embody his own essence and will.
- In plain terms
- God creates things that reflect his own nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Creation reveals the creator's nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does creation reflect the creator?
Another view
This view assumes a personal deity behind creation.
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