Being Quote by Jakob Bohme
“Love is higher than the Highest. Love is greater than the Greatest. Yea, it is in a certain sense greater than God; while yet, in the highest sense of all, God is Love, and Love is God. Love being the highest principle is the virtue of all virtues; from whence they flow forth.”
About This Quote
Love is presented as the supreme principle, surpassing even the concept of God, yet also identified with God, making it the source of all virtues.
In simple terms: Love is the highest virtue, equated with God.
Key Takeaway
Love is the ultimate source of virtue.
Themes
love
spirituality
virtue
theology
philosophy
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision‑making
- personal spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology of love
metaphysical hierarchy
Practical Applications
- center moral frameworks on love as a guiding principle
Questions to Reflect On
- How does defining love as divine affect moral behavior?
- Can love alone sustain a comprehensive ethical system?
A Different Perspective
Equating love with divinity may conflict with monotheistic doctrines that separate creator from creation.
