Creatures Quote by Philip Yancey
“The more we love, and the more unlikely people we love, the more we resemble God - who, after all, loves ornery creatures like us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of God, 2015
Loving many, especially unlikely people, reflects divine nature that embraces all, even the difficult.
In simple terms: Love many, even the unlikely.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse love.
Themes
love
spirituality
inclusion
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
- personal relationships
- social work
Key Concepts
divine love
human frailty
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice compassion toward challenging individuals?
- What limits your capacity to love?
A Different Perspective
Loving the difficult can be emotionally taxing.
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