Alive Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“To wash and dress a corpse is a far different thing from making it alive: Man can do the one--God alone can do the other.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Life, 1885
Human effort can prepare a body, but only divine power can truly revive it.
In simple terms: People can prepare, but only God can restore life.
Recognize limits of human ability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical care
- spiritual counseling
- ethical debates on life
- religious rites
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should humans play in restoration?
- Can divine and human actions coexist?
May overlook human agency in healing.