Human heart Quote by Dallas Willard
““It is well known how hard it is to provide a benign order within human means. For the problem, once again, is in the human heart. Until it fully engages with the rule of God, the good that we feel must be cannot come. It will at a certain point be defeated by the very means implemented to produce it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard, 1998
Human attempts at order fail without aligning with divine principles; the heart resists good unless it embraces God's rule.
In simple terms: Good requires divine alignment; human hearts resist without it.
Key Takeaway
Seek alignment with higher moral law.
Themes
morality
spirituality
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- community governance
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
divine law
ethical alignment
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate a heart open to divine rule?
- What structures reflect true benevolence?
A Different Perspective
Human systems can still oppress even when intended for good.
