Beings Quote by Jürgen Moltmann
“It is only when human beings see themselves simply as human beings, no longer as gods, that they are in a position to perceive the wholly other nature of God.”
About This Quote
Source Theology book: The Trinity and the Kingdom, Jürgen Moltmann, 1975
Seeing ourselves as merely human, not divine, opens perception to God's transcendent nature
In simple terms: Humility reveals God's otherness
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to grasp divine mystery
Themes
spirituality
theology
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical living
Key Concepts
existentialism
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your view of God?
- What practices foster seeing yourself as human?
A Different Perspective
Human self‑importance can block spiritual insight
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