--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As your choices are shaped by what we…" description: "\"“As your choices are shaped by what we believe is real and true, right and wrong, good and beautiful, in every action that we take, we are doing one of..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/i-ching-thomas-134471_choices_as-your-choices-are-shaped-by-what-we-be_684443.jpg" --- # As your choices are shaped by what we believe is real and… ![“As your choices are shaped by what we believe is real and true, right and wrong, good and beautiful, in every action that we take, we are doing one of the two things: we are either helping to create a hell on earth or helping to bring a foretaste of heaven. We are either contributing to the broken…” quote by I'Ching Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/i-ching-thomas-134471_choices_as-your-choices-are-shaped-by-what-we-be_684443.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/i-ching-thomas-134471_choices_as-your-choices-are-shaped-by-what-we-be_684443.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/i-ching-thomas-134471_choices_as-your-choices-are-shaped-by-what-we-be_684443.jpg) > ““As your choices are shaped by what we believe is real and true, right and wrong, good and beautiful, in every action that we take, we are doing one of the two things: we are either helping to create a hell on earth or helping to bring a foretaste of heaven. We are either contributing to the broken condition of the world or participating with God in redeeming and transforming the world to reflect His righteousness. In other words, we are either advancing the rule of Satan or establishing the reign of God.”” [I'Ching Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/i-ching-thomas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human choices align with moral frameworks, shaping either divine or demonic outcomes. **In simple terms:** Choices reflect moral alignment, affecting heaven or hell on earth. Key Takeaway Choose actions that reflect divine principles. Themes morality spirituality choice good vs evil world transformation faith Mood reflective spiritual Type Choices:1 Heaven and hell:1 Hell on earth:1 Jesus:0 Life choices:0 Nature:0 Right and wrong:1 Righteousness:1 Participating God:0 Heaven Contributing:0 Earth Helping:0 When to use this quote - prayer - community service - personal decision making Key Concepts theology ethical philosophy spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - What values guide your daily choices? - How do you contribute to a better world? 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