Being responsible Quote by Amy Carmichael
“The only expenditure, and all its outworkings, for which God can be held to be responsible is that which He directs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dream Girl, 1916
God is responsible only for what He directs; all other outcomes are human responsibility.
In simple terms: God controls only what He wills.
Key Takeaway
Accept divine guidance, own your actions.
Themes
faith
responsibility
divine will
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- decision making
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine direction?
- What role does personal effort play?
A Different Perspective
Human agency can be limited by circumstances beyond control.
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