--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The world as it is is the world as God…" description: "\"“The world as it is is the world as God sees it, not as we see it. Our vision is distorted, not so much by the limits of finitude as by sin and ignoran..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/787/anonymous-1_dreams_the-world-as-it-is-is-the-world-as-god-s_2925080.jpg" --- # The world as it is is the world as God sees it, not as we… ![“The world as it is is the world as God sees it, not as we see it. Our vision is distorted, not so much by the limits of finitude as by sin and ignorance. But the more we raise ourselves in the scale of being, the more will our ideas about God and the world correspond to reality.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/787/anonymous-1_dreams_the-world-as-it-is-is-the-world-as-god-s_2925080.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/787/anonymous-1_dreams_the-world-as-it-is-is-the-world-as-god-s_2925080.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/787/anonymous-1_dreams_the-world-as-it-is-is-the-world-as-god-s_2925080.jpg) > ““The world as it is is the world as God sees it, not as we see it. Our vision is distorted, not so much by the limits of finitude as by sin and ignorance. But the more we raise ourselves in the scale of being, the more will our ideas about God and the world correspond to reality.”” [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. The quote suggests that human perception of reality is flawed by sin and ignorance, and that spiritual elevation aligns our ideas with divine truth. **In simple terms:** Our view is distorted; higher awareness brings clearer understanding of God and world. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual growth to see reality more clearly. Themes spirituality perception truth Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal reflection - religious study - ethical decision making Key Concepts theology philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How does personal growth affect your view of reality? - Can ignorance be reduced without spirituality? 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