Augustine Quote by Dallas Willard
“As Augustine say clearly, God being God offends human pride. If God is running the universe and has first claim on our lives, guess who isn't running the universe and does not get to have things as they please.”
About This Quote
Divine sovereignty challenges human ego, reminding us that ultimate control belongs to God, not ourselves.
In simple terms: God’s authority humbles human pride.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and submit to higher authority.
Themes
humility
theology
pride
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical decision making
- spiritual reflection
- leadership
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
human ego
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in daily life?
- How do you reconcile personal ambition with divine purpose?
A Different Perspective
Accepting God’s rule can conflict with personal autonomy.
![“God's on the outside looking in. He doesn't have any legal entree into the earth. The thing don't belong to Him. You see how sassy the Devil was in the presence of God in the book of Job? God said, 'Where have you been?' Wasn't any of God's business. He [Satan] didn't even have to answer if he…” quote by Kenneth Copeland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a0/kenneth-copeland-7959_answers_god-s-on-the-outside-looking-in-he-doesn_2519167.jpg)
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
