Start with the observation
A wise ruler builds an immense, breathtaking palace, sets out feasts of countless varieties, invites guests from across the realm, and honors them.
Follow the reasoning
- If the ruler suddenly demolished the palace at nightfall and executed all the honored guests, his wisdom would turn into madness and his generosity into cruelty.
- The Creator has decorated this planetary palace with infinite wonders and endowed humans with the capacity to appreciate them.
- Absolute wisdom and generosity require that the temporary earthly feast be a prelude to an everlasting kingdom.
A passage to hold beside it
“Boundless generosity and infinite care demand an enduring banquet, not a feast that ends in immediate extinction.” 1
Read plainly
The Author of existence is not a cruel illusionist. The feast on earth is an appetizer for the eternal banquet ahead.
Try observing this
Consider the beauty of a sunset feast. Reflect on how wisdom demands that such generosity leads to an eternal reunion.
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