Belief Quote by A.W. Tozer
““They have never bothered to think the matter out for themselves, but have heard about Him from others, and have put belief in Him into the back of their minds along with the various odds and ends that make up their total creed. To many others God is but an ideal, another name for goodness, or beauty, or truth; or He is law, or life, or the creative impulse back of the phenomena of existence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer, 1961
People often accept beliefs without personal examination, reducing God to abstract concepts like goodness or truth rather than a living reality.
In simple terms: Belief is accepted without thought, turning God into an idea.
Key Takeaway
Examine beliefs personally.
Themes
faith
belief
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal meditation
- ethical decision making
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
personal reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you personally experience the divine?
- What does “law” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Personal belief can be influenced by cultural bias and lack of critical inquiry.
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