Absolute freedom Quote by A.W. Tozer
““God sovereignly decreed that man should be free to exercise moral choice, and man from the beginning has fulfilled that decree by making his choice between good and evil. When he chooses to do evil, he does not thereby countervail the sovereign will of God but fulfills it, inasmuch as the eternal decree decided not which choice the man should make but that he should be free to make it. If in His absolute freedom God has willed to give man limited freedom, who is there to stay His hand or say, 'What doest thou?' Man’s will is free because God is sovereign. A God less than sovereign could not bestow moral freedom upon His creatures. He would be afraid to do so.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Sovereign and Free Will, 1950
God’s sovereignty and human moral freedom coexist; choosing evil fulfills divine decree without opposing God’s will.
In simple terms: God is sovereign and gives free moral choice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize responsibility within divine freedom.
Themes
theology
free will
sovereignty
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- ethical debates
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
divine providence
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile divine sovereignty with personal responsibility?
- Can true freedom exist under absolute authority?
A Different Perspective
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