Quote by C.S. Lewis

the Divine Nature wounds and perhaps destroys us merely by being what it is.

the Divine Nature wounds and perhaps destroys us merely by b

Summary

This quote suggests that encountering the divine nature can have a profound impact on individuals. The essence of the divine is so powerful and overwhelming that it has the ability to deeply touch and potentially disrupt one's own nature. By being in the presence of the divine, one may be wounded or even broken, as their limited understanding and capacity cannot fully comprehend or absorb the immense power and majesty of the divine nature. It emphasizes the transformative and even destructive potential of encountering the truly divine.

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