Discipline Quote by David Bentley Hart
““God, according to all the great spiritual traditions, cannot be comprehended by the finite mind but can nevertheless be known in an intimate encounter with his presence—one that requires considerable discipline of the mind and will to achieve, but one also implicit in all ordinary experience””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Beauty of the Infinite, 2019
The infinite transcends intellect, yet intimate experience of the divine is possible through disciplined mind and will.
In simple terms: Divine can is beyond thought but can be felt with discipline.
Key Takeaway
Practice mental discipline to encounter the divine.
Themes
mysticism
discipline
transcendence
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- mindful study
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What discipline helps you feel the divine?
- Is personal experience enough to know the infinite?
A Different Perspective
Such encounters may be subjective and not universally verifiable.
