Artificial Quote by G.H. Pember
““Bewildered by their altered condition they immediately tried to supply the lost covering artificially, even as their descendants have ever since been doing. For every living creature, whether of earth, air, or sea, has its own proper covering, not put on from without, but developed naturally from within; man alone is destitute and compelled to have recourse to artificial aids, because through sin he has lost his natural power of shedding forth a most glorious raiment of light. And hence we may see why our Lord preferred the robe of the humble lily to all the magnificence of Solomon.[183] For the splendid array of the Israelitish king was foreign, and put on from without; whereas the beauty of the lily is developed from within, and is the simple result of its natural growth.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Religious commentary, 19th century
Humans rely on artificial coverings because sin removed their natural ability to radiate inner light; true beauty comes from inner growth, not external adornment.
In simple terms: We lose natural brilliance and need artificial help; inner beauty is superior.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner virtues rather than external appearances.
Themes
spirituality
humility
nature
artifice
theology
Mood
contemplative
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- ethical decision making
- environmental stewardship
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
natural law
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities can you nurture today?
- How do you distinguish healthy external aids from vanity?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook practical benefits of technology and external tools.
![“Again; in the tenth chapter of Deuteronomy we have the expression, “For Jehovah your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords.”[318] And numerous are the Scriptural assertions that Jehovah is highly exalted above all gods, to be feared above all gods, and so on. If, then. He executed judgment…” quote by G.H. Pember](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b99/g-h-pember-21155_quote_again-in-the-tenth-chapter-of-deuteronom_1173607.jpg)
![“Irruption of fallen angels into the world of men. Then a new and startling event burst upon the world, and fearfully accelerated the already rapid progress of evil. “The sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”[264] These words…” quote by G.H. Pember](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/489/g-h-pember-21155_bible_irruption-of-fallen-angels-into-the-worl_1456671.jpg)
