Paradise Lost: Book 1 Cont.
In the reading I found this short paragraph interesting. "But He who reigns Monarch in Heav'n til then as one secure Sat on His throne upheld by old repute, Consent or custom, and His regal state Put forth at full but still His strength concealed, Which tempted our attempt and wrought our fall. Henceforth His might we know, and know our own, So as not either to provoke or dread New war provoked." (637-345)
Who are they to blame God for their failed attempt in trying to take over his kingship? They believed that they were smarter than God and knew his strength, but God didn't reveal how powerful he was to them. Since God's full power wasn't revealed, they believed that they were powerful enough to overthrow him. Why would they think that they could power over someone who they used to worship, and most importantly someone who created them? How disloyal and selfish.
Who are they to blame God for their failed attempt in trying to take over his kingship? They believed that they were smarter than God and knew his strength, but God didn't reveal how powerful he was to them. Since God's full power wasn't revealed, they believed that they were powerful enough to overthrow him. Why would they think that they could power over someone who they used to worship, and most importantly someone who created them? How disloyal and selfish.
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