Belief Quote by A.W. Tozer
““So, were every man on earth to become atheist, it could not affect God in any way. He is what He is in Himself without regard to any other. To believe in Him adds nothing to His perfections; to doubt Him takes nothing away. Almighty God, just because He is almighty, needs no support. The picture of a nervous, ingratiating God fawning over men to win their favor is not a pleasant one; yet if we look at the popular conception of God, that is precisely what we see. Twentieth century Christianity has put God on charity. So lofty is our opinion of ourselves that we find it quite easy, not to say enjoyable, to believe that we are necessary to God. But the truth is that God is not greater for our being, nor would He be less if we did not exist.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer, 1938
God’s existence and perfection are independent of human belief; humanity’s self‑importance inflates our perceived role.
In simple terms: God does not need us; we overestimate our importance.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility before the divine.
Themes
theity
humility
anthropocentrism
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious debate
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
ego
divine independence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we need God to feel important?
- How does humility change worship?
A Different Perspective
Human belief may shape cultural practices, even if it doesn’t affect God.
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