Human nature, even though it summed not, could not shine by its own strength simply; for it is not naturally light, but only a recipient of it; it is capable of containing wisdom, but is not wisdom itself.
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This is a blog of our Wednesday Night prayer service.
However, if it sinned not, it seems as if it would shine more brightly with that reflected light.
Posted by: Lewis | February 28, 2011 at 03:08 PM