Love of the streets is the love out of which I see deeply I love God, how near I come to the truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author finds that loving everyday human life leads to a deeper understanding of divine truth.
- In plain terms
- Loving people and the world helps you understand God and truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Ground your spiritual life in love for the everyday world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does loving people connect to your beliefs?
- Where do you find truth?
Another view
Some might argue spirituality requires withdrawal from the world.
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