--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Holiness provokes hatred. The greater the…" description: "\"Holiness provokes hatred. The greater the holiness, the greater the human hostility toward it. It seems insane. No man was ever more loving than Jesus ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/943/anonymous-1_angry_holiness-provokes-hatred-the-greater-the_2457090.jpg" --- # Holiness provokes hatred. The greater the holiness, the… ![“Holiness provokes hatred. The greater the holiness, the greater the human hostility toward it. It seems insane. No man was ever more loving than Jesus Christ. Yet even His love made people angry. His love was a perfect love, a transcendent and holy love, but HIs very love brought trauma to people…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/943/anonymous-1_angry_holiness-provokes-hatred-the-greater-the_2457090.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/943/anonymous-1_angry_holiness-provokes-hatred-the-greater-the_2457090.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/943/anonymous-1_angry_holiness-provokes-hatred-the-greater-the_2457090.jpg) > “Holiness provokes hatred. The greater the holiness, the greater the human hostility toward it. It seems insane. No man was ever more loving than Jesus Christ. Yet even His love made people angry. His love was a perfect love, a transcendent and holy love, but HIs very love brought trauma to people. This kind of love is so majestic we can't stand it.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Holiness can trigger strong hostility because its perfection feels threatening to human frailty. **In simple terms:** Holy perfection can provoke anger. Key Takeaway Recognize fear of greatness. Themes spirituality human nature conflict Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal relationships - religious communities - leadership - counseling Key Concepts transcendence psychology religion Questions to Reflect On - Why does perfection intimidate us? - How can we respond to hostile reactions? 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