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“...we, as human beings, do not "enable" God to do anything. We are subject to His divine will---it is not the other way around. He is our Creator, and we are subject to Him.” quote by Curtis A. Chamberlain
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““...we, as human beings, do not "enable" God to do anything. We are subject to His divine will---it is not the other way around. He is our Creator, and we are subject to Him.””

Curtis A. Chamberlain

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown religious talk, date unknown

Human beings cannot control God; we must submit to divine will rather than expect God to act through us.

In simple terms: We are subject to God, not the other way around.

Key Takeaway

Accept divine guidance, not personal control.

Themes

faith humility divine will

Mood

reflective serene

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual practice
  • leadership
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology free will submission

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel you are trying to control the divine?
  • How does humility affect your actions?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a specific theological view not shared by all.

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