Bible Quote by Douglas Wilson
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““Modern evangelicals like to compare holy things to soft drinks, designer clothes, [and other products in] our modern consumerist culture. The problem with this is not ... the comparison to a created thing. The problem is that it is ... bad poetry. The Bible compares God to very mundane things, but does so with poetic wonder. God "shall come down like rain upon the mown grass; as showers that water the earth.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Comparing the Sacred to the Secular” by Douglas Wilson, 2015
Comparing God to consumerist items reduces divine mystery; true biblical metaphor uses natural wonder to convey reverence.
In simple terms: God is described with awe, not as a product.
Key Takeaway
Seek reverent, poetic language for spirituality.
Themes
faith
poetry
metaphor
culture
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
critical
thoughtful
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- preaching
- writing sermons
- teaching religious studies
- debating modern worship practices
- creating worship materials
Key Concepts
theology
literary criticism
cultural analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What images best convey divine mystery?
- How can worship avoid trivializing sacred concepts?
A Different Perspective
Poetic language can be misunderstood across cultures.
