Consciousness Quote by Eric Butterworth
“Evil, and evil spirits, devils and devil possession, are the outgrowth of man's inadequate consciousness of God. We must avoid thinking of evil as a thing in itself-a force that works against man or, against God, if you will.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Warfare, 1990
Evil stems from humanity's limited awareness of the divine; seeing it as a separate force misleads us.
In simple terms: Evil is a lack of divine insight.
Key Takeaway
Expand spiritual consciousness.
Themes
theology
human nature
spirituality
awareness
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- religious study
- ethical decision making
- community building
Key Concepts
Divine consciousness
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps increase awareness of the divine?
- How does recognizing evil as ignorance change response?
A Different Perspective
It can be challenging to change deep-seated beliefs.
