Ability to change Quote by A W Tozer
““In a world of change and decay not even the man of faith can be completely happy. Instinctively he seeks the unchanging and is bereaved at the passing of dear familiar things. Yet much as we may deplore the lack of stability in all earthly things, in a fallen world such as this the very ability to change is a golden treasure, a gift from God of such fabulous worth as to call for constant thanksgiving. For human beings the whole possibility of redemption lies in their ability to change. To move across from one sort of person to another is the essence of repentance; the liar becomes truthful, the thief honest, the lewd pure, the proud humble. The whole moral texture of the life is altered. The thoughts, the desires, the affections are transformed, and the man is no longer what he had been before.””
About This Quote
The passage emphasizes that change is essential and valuable, portraying it as a divine gift that enables redemption and moral transformation despite life's instability.
In simple terms: Change is a precious gift that allows personal growth and redemption.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change as a path to moral renewal.
Themes
faith
change
redemption
spirituality
growth
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- Personal crises
- spiritual growth
- ethical decisions
- life transitions
Key Concepts
Divine gift
repentance
moral transformation
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes can you welcome?
- How does change reflect divine purpose?
A Different Perspective
Change can be painful and uncertain.
