--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to…" description: "\"The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in His divinity, assumed our nature, so that He, made man, might make men gods.\" — Thomas Aquinas" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/874/thomas-aquinas-837_catholic_the-only-begotten-son-of-god-wanting-to_1078453.jpg" --- # The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers… ![“The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in His divinity, assumed our nature, so that He, made man, might make men gods.” quote by Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/874/thomas-aquinas-837_catholic_the-only-begotten-son-of-god-wanting-to_1078453.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/874/thomas-aquinas-837_catholic_the-only-begotten-son-of-god-wanting-to_1078453.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/874/thomas-aquinas-837_catholic_the-only-begotten-son-of-god-wanting-to_1078453.jpg) > “The only-begotten Son of God, wanting to make us sharers in His divinity, assumed our nature, so that He, made man, might make men gods.” [Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-aquinas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human nature is elevated by divine participation; Christ’s incarnation enables humanity to share divine attributes through grace. **In simple terms:** Christ makes us capable of divine share. Key Takeaway Seek to align actions with divine purpose. Themes theity grace human potential Mood reverent inspirational Type theological spiritual When to use this quote - Spiritual formation - ethical decision‑making - leadership grounded in faith Key Concepts Incarnation theosis participation Questions to Reflect On - How can one embody divine qualities in daily life? - What practices foster true participation in divinity? 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