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Wisdom Quote by Lisa Bevere

“What I heard and saw was a charge to declare his Holy Word in all the wisdom of its counsel and wonder of its strength. It was an invitation to remake the human language in the image if the divine rather than strip the Word of God of its divinity to make it human.” quote by Lisa Bevere
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““What I heard and saw was a charge to declare his Holy Word in all the wisdom of its counsel and wonder of its strength. It was an invitation to remake the human language in the image if the divine rather than strip the Word of God of its divinity to make it human.””

Lisa Bevere

About This Quote

Source Speech: Evangelical conference, 2020

The speaker urges preserving the divine nature of sacred texts rather than diluting them for human use.

In simple terms: Keep holy words holy, not humanized.

Key Takeaway

Protect the sanctity of scripture.

Themes

faith language divinity

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church teaching
  • sermons
  • religious education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

theology authority interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we honor sacred texts while engaging contemporary audiences?
  • What risks arise when divine language is humanized?
A Different Perspective

Balancing tradition with modern relevance can be challenging.

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