Start with the observation
Without spiritual coordinates, a human is a speck of temporary organic carbon on a minor planet in an uncaring void.
Follow the reasoning
- Through conscious recognition of the Creator, the fragile human being becomes the crowned observer and honored steward of the entire universe.
- Faith connects our weakness to infinite Power, transforming fear into invincible inner dignity.
- A person who fears God fears nothing else; a person who does not fear God fears everything.
A passage to hold beside it
“Belief makes the human being truly human; indeed, it may make the human being a sovereign.” 1
Read plainly
Faith does not diminish human greatness; it establishes it. It crowns the vulnerable mortal with sovereign spiritual dignity.
Try observing this
Stand tall. Recognize that your capacity for conscious faith makes you greater than billions of unconscious galaxies.
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