Quotation by
Charles Williams
The famous saying 'God is love', it is generally assumed, means that God is like our immediate emotional indulgence, not that the meaning of love ought to have something of the 'otherness' and terror of God.
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Understanding this quote AI Analysis
The quotation points out that people often think of God as simply a source of comfort and affection, similar to how we experience emotions right away. However, it suggests that true love should also include a sense of mystery and awe, reflecting the powerful and sometimes frightening nature of God.
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