Attributes of god Quote by Peter Kreeft
““Three reasons God commands us to pray correlate to our three deepest needs, the fundamental needs of the three powers of our soul: prayer gives truth to our mind, goodness to our will, and beauty to our heart . 'The true, the good, and the beautiful' are the three things we need and love the most, because they are the three attributes of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Three Gifts of Prayer, 2005
Prayer fulfills the mind, will, and heart with truth, goodness, and beauty—the three divine attributes we most love.
In simple terms: Prayer gives truth, goodness, beauty to mind, will, heart.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, goodness, beauty through prayer.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
psychology
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer shape your mind?
- In what ways does it nurture your will?
A Different Perspective
People may struggle to experience all three aspects equally.
