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Christian Quote by John Of Lycopolis

“When the mind floats on the sea of the majesty of God and His incomprehensibility, it is amazed and lost in wonder at the serene majesty of God. And forthwith the soul becomes humble, so that if it were possible, when the effulgence of God's majesty envelops it, it would take its place below the…” quote by John Of Lycopolis
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“When the mind floats on the sea of the majesty of God and His incomprehensibility, it is amazed and lost in wonder at the serene majesty of God. And forthwith the soul becomes humble, so that if it were possible, when the effulgence of God's majesty envelops it, it would take its place below the whole creation because of its awe and wondering amazement at the majesty of God, ineffable, incomprehensible as it is, beyond the penetration of His servants.”

John Of Lycopolis

About This Quote

The mind, overwhelmed by God's majesty, becomes humbled and awed, feeling small before divine grandeur.

In simple terms: Divine awe makes the soul humble.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility before the divine.

Themes

spirituality faith humility wonder theology

Mood

reverent humble

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • religious contemplation
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

divine majesty humbleness transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does awe affect your faith?
  • What does humility mean in spirituality?
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