--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We were made for God. Only by being in…" description: "\"“We were made for God. Only by being in some respect like Him, only by being a manifestation of His beauty, lovingkindness, wisdom or goodness, has any..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be3/c-s-lewis-121_beauty_we-were-made-for-god-only-by-being-in-so_226540.jpg" --- # We were made for God. Only by being in some respect like… ![“We were made for God. Only by being in some respect like Him, only by being a manifestation of His beauty, lovingkindness, wisdom or goodness, has any earthly Beloved excited our love.” quote by C.S. 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Themes love divinity virtue Mood inspirational contemplative Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - marriage - friendship - spiritual practice Key Concepts theology philosophy human nature Questions to Reflect On - Can love be divine without perfection? - How do you practice these virtues daily? 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