Accomplishment Quote by Arthur W. Pink
“Our first postulate is that because God is God, He does as He pleases, only as He pleases, always as He pleases; that His great concern is the accomplishment of His own pleasure and the promotion of His own glory that He is the Supreme Being, and therefore Sovereign of the universe.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Sovereignty of God, 1915
Pink emphasizes God's absolute will and self‑interest as the basis of divine authority.
In simple terms: God does whatever He wants, for His own pleasure
Key Takeaway
Recognize God's supreme authority
Themes
theology
divine sovereignty
egoism
religion
authority
Mood
serious
reverent
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- worship
- prayer
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
God's will
human humility
faith obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal responsibility?
- What role does love play in divine will?
A Different Perspective
May discount human agency and moral responsibility
