Compassion Quote by A.W. Tozer
““little acquaintance with our own hearts will force us to acknowledge that there is no hope within us, and the briefest glance around should show us that we need expect no help from without. Nature itself will teach us that (apart from God) we are but orphans of the creation, waifs of the wide spaces, caught helpless amid the whirl of forces too great to comprehend. Onward through this world roars an immense and sightless power leaving in its wake generations, cities, civilizations. The earth, our brief home, offers us at last only a grave. For us there is nothing safe, nothing kind. In the Lord there is mercy, but in the world there is none, for nature and life move on as if unaware of good or evil, of human sorrow or human pain.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith, A.W. Tozer, 1949
Human hearts lack hope; we must accept our isolation and the indifferent power of nature, finding mercy only in the divine.
In simple terms: We are alone, rely on God for mercy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility, seek divine mercy.
Themes
existential
spirituality
human condition
Mood
contemplative
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- philosophical essay
- religious contemplation
Key Concepts
nihilism
divine mercy
cosmic indifference
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing our smallness affect faith?
- Can divine mercy truly counter cosmic indifference?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s indifference can deepen despair.
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