The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God. The nakedness of woman is the work of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Natural human instincts and emotions are part of the divine order.
- In plain terms
- Your feelings and body are made by God.
- What can you take from it?
- Human nature is sacred.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your instincts good?
- Is shame necessary?
Another view
It can be used to justify harmful behaviors.
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