Feeble are we? Yes, without God we are nothing. But what…
“Feeble are we? Yes, without God we are nothing. But what, by faith, every man may be, God requires him to be. This is the only Christian idea of duty. Measure obligation by inherent ability! No, my brethren, Christian obligation has a very different measure. It is measured by the power that God will give us, measured by the gifts and possible increments of faith. And what a reckoning will it be for many of us, when Christ summons us to answer before Him under the law, not for what we are, but for what we might have been.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human worth is measured not by innate ability but by divine gifts and faith, urging reliance on God's power for moral duty.
In simple terms: God gives power, not personal ability.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual growth through faith.
Themes
faith
divine purpose
human limitation
spiritual duty
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical decision making
- church fellowship
Key Concepts
theology
grace
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- What gifts do you feel called to develop?
- How does faith influence your sense of responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not address practical societal needs.