Is the nature of men such, that they can reject miracle…
“Is the nature of men such, that they can reject miracle, and at the great moments of their life, the moments of their deepest, most agonising spiritual difficulties, cling only to the free verdict of the heart? Oh, Thou didst know that Thy deed would be recorded in books, would be handed down to remote times and the utmost ends of the earth, and Thou didst hope that man, following Thee, would cling to God and not ask for a miracle. But Thou didst not know that when man rejects miracle he rejects God too; for man seeks not so much God as the miraculous. And as man cannot bear to be without the miraculous, he will create new miracles of his own for himself, and will worship deeds of sorcery and witchcraft, though he might be a hundred times over a rebel, heretic and infidel.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings often reject divine miracles, seeking instead self‑created wonders, which leads them to false idols and spiritual emptiness.
In simple terms: People reject God’s wonders, creating their own.
Key Takeaway
Seek true faith, not self‑made miracles.
Themes
faith
spirituality
human nature
miracles
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious doubt
- moral decision making
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on external signs for comfort?
- What does “miracle” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be symbolic, not literal, and can be misinterpreted.