Care for thy soul as thing of greatest price, Made to the end to taste of power divine, Devoid of guilt, abhorring sin and vice
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Value your soul above all, seeking divine power without guilt or sin.
- In plain terms
- Treasure your soul and avoid sin.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize spiritual health over worldly power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does one measure soul’s worth?
- What defines divine power?
Another view
May ignore practical needs of daily life.
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