Angel Quote by Stuart Briscoe
“"Slightly lower than the angels" is a whole lot better than slightly higher than the apes. Let's get the order straight. God, angelic beings, man, animals, and vegetables.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Order of Creation", 1995
The quote ranks beings from highest (God) to lowest (vegetables), emphasizing humanity's place between angels and animals, urging humility and responsibility.
In simple terms: Humans are between angels and animals in the hierarchy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your unique role and act responsibly.
Themes
humility
responsibility
hierarchy
anthropology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- environmental stewardship
- leadership
- personal growth
- education
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
cosmology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing our place affect our treatment of other life?
- What responsibilities arise from being between angels and animals?
A Different Perspective
It oversimplifies complex biological and spiritual relationships.
![“He [Ryan White] had a kind of angelic aura about him. And his family, too, it's like, they are going through all this suffering, and I'm living this "Life of Riley" and I'm complaining about everything, and they are living this horrific life and complaining about nothing.” quote by Elton John](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da9/elton-john-849_angelic_he-ryan-white-had-a-kind-of-angelic-aura_116360.jpg)
