It is not because Angels are Holier than Men or Devils that makes them Angels but because they do not Expect Holiness from one another but from God only
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Angels are distinct not by inherent holiness but by expecting holiness only from God.
- In plain terms
- Angels expect holiness from God alone, not from each other.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect divine standard only from God, not peers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should we expect holiness from others?
- Is relying solely on God sufficient?
Another view
It ignores human responsibility to strive for virtue.
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