Accustomed Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“We have grown so accustomed to the idea of divine love...that we no longer sense the awe that God's coming should awaken in us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
We become desensitized to divine love, losing reverence for God's presence.
In simple terms: We forget awe for God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence for the divine.
Themes
faith
spirituality
reverence
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- worship services
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
human perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we restore awe in daily life?
- What practices deepen spiritual awareness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on doctrine can stifle personal experience.
