There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person…
““There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person, that ever was upon the earth, but God’s soul abhorred him as such, and the like he will abhor forever; while any therefore continue so, they may sooner expect the heavens should roll as they please, the sun stand still at their order, the stars change their course at their beck, than that God should change his nature, which is opposite to profaneness and vanity; “Who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?” (Job ix.4.)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage claims that even the worst people are detested by God, implying divine intolerance for sin and immorality.
In simple terms: God despises sinful souls.
Key Takeaway
Recognize moral accountability.
Themes
theity
divine justice
human nature
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Legal decisions
- personal ethics
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Sin
God’s nature
eternal judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can anyone truly escape divine disapproval?
- Is moral perfection achievable?
A Different Perspective
Human capacity for change challenges divine judgment