--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God created the angels, with their…" description: "\"“God created the angels, with their natural propensity to good. Later, he made beasts with their animal desires. But God was pleased with neither. So h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/477/christine-lewry-73835_angel_god-created-the-angels-with-their-natura_2473222.jpg" --- # God created the angels, with their natural propensity to… ![“God created the angels, with their natural propensity to good. Later, he made beasts with their animal desires. But God was pleased with neither. So he fashioned man, a combination of angel and beast, free to follow good or evil.” quote by Christine Lewry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/477/christine-lewry-73835_angel_god-created-the-angels-with-their-natura_2473222.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/477/christine-lewry-73835_angel_god-created-the-angels-with-their-natura_2473222.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/477/christine-lewry-73835_angel_god-created-the-angels-with-their-natura_2473222.jpg) > ““God created the angels, with their natural propensity to good. Later, he made beasts with their animal desires. But God was pleased with neither. So he fashioned man, a combination of angel and beast, free to follow good or evil.”” Christine Lewry ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human nature blends divine potential with animal instincts, giving free will to choose good or evil. **In simple terms:** Man is a mix of angelic and beastly traits, choosing morality. Key Takeaway Recognize and exercise your moral choice. Themes free will morality human nature Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal growth - ethical dilemmas - spiritual practice - self‑reflection Key Concepts angelic vs beastly ethical decision spiritual duality Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance higher ideals with lower impulses? - What choices reflect your true nature? 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