--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The human being is not a fallen being in…" description: "\"The human being is not a fallen being in need of redemption but rather a forgetful being who must be reminded of God and his own nature.\" — Joseph E. B..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/396/joseph-e-b-lumbard-89591_fallen_the-human-being-is-not-a-fallen-being-in_372818.png" --- # The human being is not a fallen being in need of… ![“The human being is not a fallen being in need of redemption but rather a forgetful being who must be reminded of God and his own nature.” quote by Joseph E. B. Lumbard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/396/joseph-e-b-lumbard-89591_fallen_the-human-being-is-not-a-fallen-being-in_372818.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/396/joseph-e-b-lumbard-89591_fallen_the-human-being-is-not-a-fallen-being-in_372818.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/396/joseph-e-b-lumbard-89591_fallen_the-human-being-is-not-a-fallen-being-in_372818.png) > “The human being is not a fallen being in need of redemption but rather a forgetful being who must be reminded of God and his own nature.” Joseph E. B. Lumbard ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans forget divine nature, needing reminders of God and self, not redemption from sin **In simple terms:** We are forgetful, not fallen Key Takeaway Remember God and self regularly Themes spirituality theology human nature remembrance faith Mood contemplative hopeful Type theological reflective When to use this quote - daily prayer - spiritual retreats - personal reflection - teaching sessions Key Concepts divine forgetfulness anthropology of religion self‑knowledge Questions to Reflect On - How do you remind yourself of deeper purpose? - What practices keep you aware of your nature? 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