Creation Quote by Étienne Gilson
““God creates, not that there may be witnesses to render Him His due glory, but beings who shall rejoice in it as He rejoices in it Himself and who, participating in His being, participate at the same time in His beatitude. It is not therefore for Himself, but for us, that God seeks His glory; it is not to gain it, for He posses it already, nor to increase it, for already it is perfect, but to communicate it to us.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Glory of God, Étienne Gilson, 1935
God seeks to share His perfect glory with humanity, not to gain it for Himself.
In simple terms: God shares His glory.
Key Takeaway
Embrace divine generosity.
Themes
theology
spirituality
purpose
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship
- service
- community building
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
participation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience shared glory?
- What actions reflect participation?
A Different Perspective
Human misunderstanding may limit divine communication.
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