Comprehend Quote by Saint Augustine
“If you comprehend, it is not God.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Confessions, Book X, 400 AD
If you truly understand, it is not divine; God transcends human comprehension.
In simple terms: God is beyond human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery of the divine.
Themes
faith
humility
theology
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological study
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
mysticism
transcendence
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does mystery teach you?
- How do you balance doubt and belief?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning may limit spiritual growth.
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