So it is also that in the act of knowing, to the extent…
““So it is also that in the act of knowing, to the extent that we know something truly, we know it as created, that is, as having its origin and its sustaining existence in God. 7 To claim to know something while thinking it to be independent of God (or to deny that there is a God) is to fail to know it for what it really is. Whatever it is, it is created and sustained by God at every moment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Knowing truly means recognizing that all existence originates from and is sustained by God; denying this limits understanding.
In simple terms: All things are created and sustained by God.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge divine origin in knowledge.
Themes
theology
knowledge
divine
existence
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Creation
sustenance
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divine origin affect your worldview?
- Can knowledge exist without a creator?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as reducing human agency.