philosophical_concept

higher goods

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better and higher
description
Divine and beatific values, including God Himself, His truth, and His law, which are superior to earthly desires and are forsaken when sin is committed. These are described as 'better and higher'.
examples
  • God
  • God's truth
  • God's law

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    the better and higher are forsaken,--Thou, our Lord God, Thy truth, and Thy law.
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    2026-03-02T21:55:46.004Z
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