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?”
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.
Align actions with higher purpose, not selfish lust.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- political authority
- personal ambition
- religious devotion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we truly know what motivates our use of power?
- Can we separate personal ambition from serving a higher cause?
Human nature often blurs the line between divine purpose and personal desire.