The last sentence of the first paragraph in Part 2 illustrates Hume's opinion that humans should not dare try and understand "God's nature and essence" - that we not dare have the audacity. However, it is not simply curiosity for curiosity's sake, but rather to learn more about the character of our God to love Him more & become more like Him.
In the dialogue of Cleanthes to Demea, Cleanthes states that we are alike to our creator; and it is proven by comparing the works of man to the works of God, explaining that we are related. I agree with this logic; however, I disagree with his later comment that God resembles our mind & intelligence, rather than we resemble God. Our minds and abilities resemble our Creator, not the other way around, Hume.
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