Beauty Quote by James W. Sire
““How does God fulfill our ultimate longing? He does so in many ways: by being the perfect fit for our very nature, by satisfying our longing for interpersonal relationship, by being in his omniscience the end to our search for knowledge, by being in his infinite being the refuge from all fear, by being in his holiness the righteous ground of our quest for justice, by being in his infinite love the cause of our hope for salvation, by being in his infinite creativity both the source of our creative imagination and the ultimate beauty we seek to reflect as we ourselves create.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Universe Next Door, James W. Sire, 1979
Human longing finds fulfillment in God’s multifaceted presence, meeting relational, intellectual, emotional, moral, hopeful, and creative needs.
In simple terms: God satisfies many deep human needs.
Key Takeaway
Seek God’s varied gifts.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
relationship
knowledge
hope
creativity
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal reflection
- creative work
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theism
existential fulfillment
divine attributes
Questions to Reflect On
- How does each aspect of God’s nature address a specific longing?
- In what ways can you experience God’s creativity in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for concrete proof can limit openness to divine mystery.
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