Children Quote by Andrew Murray
“We try to get rid of a servant as speedily as possible who is habitually disobedient, but it is not regarded as anything extraordinary that a child of God should be disobedient every day. ~Andrew Murray”
About This Quote
The passage contrasts human intolerance for disobedient servants with the theological view that divine children naturally rebel daily, highlighting a paradox in moral expectations.
In simple terms: Divine children are expected to disobey daily.
Key Takeaway
Human standards differ from spiritual expectations.
Themes
hypocrisy
theology
human nature
moral standards
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
aphorism
theological insight
When to use this quote
- religious teaching
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
obedience
divine nature
human expectations
Practical Applications
- theological counseling
- moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we judge human disobedience more harshly than divine?
- How does this view affect our expectations of behavior?
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