God is love Quote by Bernadette Roberts
“Only God is love, and for this love to be fully realized self must step aside. And not only do we not need a self to love God, but for the same reason we do not need a mind to know him, for that in us which knows God, is God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Experience of God, 1995
True love of the divine requires surrendering self, and knowing God does not need a mind; God is the knowing self.
In simple terms: Love God by letting go of self.
Key Takeaway
Release ego to experience divine love.
Themes
spirituality
selflessness
divine love
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
mystical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
Key Concepts
Non-duality
self-transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrendering self mean to you?
- Can love exist without self?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal identity concepts.
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