--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Having been created in the image and…" description: "\"Having been created in the image and likeness of God, unlike trees or flowers or fire or the moon, we are most fully human when we love, forgive and wo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ff0/daniel-horan-76692_fire_having-been-created-in-the-image-and-lik_1012456.jpg" --- # Having been created in the image and likeness of God… ![“Having been created in the image and likeness of God, unlike trees or flowers or fire or the moon, we are most fully human when we love, forgive and work toward peace. To be violent, vengeful or selfish is to be un-human!” quote by Daniel Horan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ff0/daniel-horan-76692_fire_having-been-created-in-the-image-and-lik_1012456.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ff0/daniel-horan-76692_fire_having-been-created-in-the-image-and-lik_1012456.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ff0/daniel-horan-76692_fire_having-been-created-in-the-image-and-lik_1012456.jpg) > “Having been created in the image and likeness of God, unlike trees or flowers or fire or the moon, we are most fully human when we love, forgive and work toward peace. To be violent, vengeful or selfish is to be un-human!” Daniel Horan ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humanity is defined by love, forgiveness, and peace; violence and selfishness betray our divine image. **In simple terms:** Love and peace define humanity. Key Takeaway Cultivate compassion and avoid selfish aggression. Themes compassion peace spirituality human nature Mood inspirational hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - family life - community service - conflict resolution - personal relationships Key Concepts Christian ethics theology Questions to Reflect On - What actions embody divine likeness? - How can we address selfishness in society? 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