A few have heeded our words,' Adam comforted, placing his…
““A few have heeded our words,' Adam comforted, placing his arm about her, but in his face Shaina read such suffering as she had never seen upon a human countenance. ' Man born into sinfulness no longer finds the things of God appealing. It requires a long, slow miraculous turning to bring him once more into tune with His Maker, and few will submit to the process because it is so much easier to simply enjoy the bounties of the earth and gratify every impulse. And upon us both rests the burden of this knowledge--the sordidness of man, his cruelty, his greed. All our legacy to those for whom God planned so much.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human sinfulness makes divine things unappealing; a slow, miraculous transformation is needed, yet many choose earthly pleasures over spiritual change.
In simple terms: Spiritual change is hard, people prefer comfort.
Key Takeaway
Pursue deeper spiritual growth.
Themes
theology
human nature
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
Adam:0
Biblical-fiction:0
Sinfulness:0
God Plan:0
Born Sinfulness:0
Sinfulness Longer:0
Adam Comforted:0
Words Adam:0
When to use this quote
- mission work
- counseling
- education
Key Concepts
religious study
personal transformation
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual truths do you neglect?
- How can you inspire genuine change?
A Different Perspective
Transformation can be resisted due to comfort.