Quote by Meister Eckhart

The seed of God is in us. Given an intelligent and hard-working farmer, it will thrive and grow up to God, whose seed it is; and accordingly its fruits will be God-nature. Pear seeds grow into pear trees, nut seeds into nut trees, and God-seed into God.

The seed of God is in us. Given an intelligent and hard-work

Summary

This quote suggests that within each individual resides a divine essence, often referred to as the seed of God. With proper care by an industrious and insightful individual, this seed will flourish and ascend towards God, from whom it originated. Just as different seeds produce trees that resemble their origin, the God-seed within us will manifest as an individual who embodies God-like characteristics. This quote implies that through effort and cultivation, humans can nurture their inherent divine nature and reflect qualities associated with God's essence.

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