--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No power of earth, or hell, men or…" description: "\"No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly stand against the word of God; and hence it is the very height of folly and wild madness for an..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16b/charles-henry-mackintosh-36230_absolutes_no-power-of-earth-or-hell-men-or-devils_489374.jpg" --- # No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly… ![“No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly stand against the word of God; and hence it is the very height of folly and wild madness for any one to set up his thoughts or reasonings in opposition to the plain statements of Holy Scripture; and, on the other hand, it is the beginning and…” quote by Charles Henry Mackintosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16b/charles-henry-mackintosh-36230_absolutes_no-power-of-earth-or-hell-men-or-devils_489374.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16b/charles-henry-mackintosh-36230_absolutes_no-power-of-earth-or-hell-men-or-devils_489374.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/16b/charles-henry-mackintosh-36230_absolutes_no-power-of-earth-or-hell-men-or-devils_489374.jpg) > “No power of earth, or hell, men or devils, can possibly stand against the word of God; and hence it is the very height of folly and wild madness for any one to set up his thoughts or reasonings in opposition to the plain statements of Holy Scripture; and, on the other hand, it is the beginning and end of all true wisdom to submit in all things to the absolute authority of that Word which is settled forever in Heaven.” [Charles Henry Mackintosh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-henry-mackintosh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine authority surpasses all earthly powers; aligning with Scripture is essential for true wisdom **In simple terms:** God’s word is supreme; obey it for wisdom Key Takeaway Submit to divine guidance for lasting wisdom Themes faith wisdom authority spirituality Mood reverent thoughtful Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - personal decision‑making - ethical dilemmas - leadership - education Key Concepts theology biblical studies philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance personal reasoning with scriptural authority? - What role does faith play in your moral choices? 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