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What does it mean?
Loving many things is the best way to know God.
In plain terms
Love many things to know God.
What can you take from it?
Know God through love.

Where it applies

  • seeking God
  • practicing faith
  • learning love

Putting it to work

  • love widely
  • connect with creation

Questions to consider

  • How do you know God?
  • What do you love?

Another view

Some paths to God are not through love.

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