Beauty Quote by David Bentley Hart
““In the beautiful God's glory is revealed as something communicable and intrinsically delightful, as including the creature in its ends, and as completely worthy of love; what God's glory necessitates and commands, beauty shows also to be gracious and inviting; glory calls not only for awe and penitence, but also for rejoicing; God's ordinance is also ordonnance, so to speak. There””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Beauty of the Infinite, David Bentley Hart, 2019
God’s glory is presented as a shared, delightful beauty that includes creation and invites love, awe, and joy, not just reverence.
In simple terms: God’s glory is beautiful, inviting, and includes all creation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace beauty and love in the divine.
Themes
theity
joy
reverence
inclusion
Mood
rever
hopeful
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Worship services
- art appreciation
- environmental stewardship
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
Divine beauty
theology of creation
aesthetic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing beauty change your view of the divine?
- What role does joy play in spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal suffering or injustice in focusing on beauty.
