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Therefore tremble, O man, at any power thou hast, except…

“Therefore tremble, O man, at any power thou hast, except thou usest it for God. Art thou strong in body; who hath thy strength? God, or thy lusts?” quote by William Gurnall
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“Therefore tremble, O man, at any power thou hast, except thou usest it for God. Art thou strong in body; who hath thy strength? God, or thy lusts?”

William Gurnall

About This Quote

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

One should fear any power except when used for divine purpose; true strength comes from God, not personal desire.

In simple terms: Fear power unless used for God; true strength is divine.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with higher purpose, not selfish lust.

Themes

faith power morality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • political authority
  • personal ambition
  • religious devotion

Key Concepts

spiritual warfare ethical restraint

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do we truly know what motivates our use of power?
  • Can we separate personal ambition from serving a higher cause?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often blurs the line between divine purpose and personal desire.

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