Meditation Quote by J.I. Packer
““There is something exceedingly improving to the mind in a contemplation of the Divinity. It is a subject so vast, that all our thoughts are lost in its immensity; so deep, that our pride is drowned in its infinity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology and the Christian Life, J.I. Packer, 1978
Contemplating the divine expands the mind, humbling pride and revealing the vastness beyond human thought.
In simple terms: Thinking of God broadens mind and humbles ego.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility through divine contemplation.
Themes
spirituality
humility
mind expansion
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditative study
- spiritual retreats
- academic theology
Key Concepts
theology
transcendence
cosmic perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine contemplation change daily decisions?
- Can awe of infinity coexist with scientific reasoning?
A Different Perspective
May become intellectual become with the infinite, limiting practical impact.
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