Body Quote by Edmund Burke
“The body of all true religion consists, to be sure, in obedience to the will of the Sovereign of the world, in a confidence in His declarations, and in imitation of His perfections.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thoughts on the Cause of the French Revolution, 1790
True religion is obedience to divine will, trust in divine promises, and emulating divine virtues.
In simple terms: Religion is obeying, trusting, and copying God's will.
Key Takeaway
Live by divine guidance and emulate virtue.
Themes
faith
obedience
trust
imitation
virtue
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- community worship
- moral education
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine will?
- What virtues can you emulate today?
A Different Perspective
Religious practice varies across cultures, limiting universal application.
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