Skip to content

Whatever a man seeks, honors, or exalts more than God is…

“Whatever a man seeks, honors, or exalts more than God is the god of his idolatry.” quote by William Bernard Ullathorne
Download Open image
“Whatever a man seeks, honors, or exalts more than God is the god of his idolatry.”

William Bernard Ullathorne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Elevating anything above God leads to idolatry; true worship honors the divine alone.

In simple terms: Idolatry replaces God with other loves.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize spiritual devotion over worldly pursuits.

Themes

faith idolatry spirituality

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church teachings
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology ethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do we unintentionally idolize?
  • How can we keep focus on the divine?
A Different Perspective

Human desires are strong; avoiding idolatry is challenging.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by William Bernard Ullathorne

Explore all 5 William Bernard Ullathorne quotes

More God quotes

Browse all 37,707 God quotes