Because Quote by Dallas Willard
“So many people would like to have guidance from God because obviously, if you have a word from God, it's the best possible thing. But they don't relate that to life as a whole. Often they want guidance as a way of opting out of the responsibility of making decisions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Leadership by Dallas Willard, 1998
People seek divine direction to avoid personal responsibility, overlooking that true guidance integrates faith with whole‑life decision making.
In simple terms: Relying on God’s word can be an excuse to dodge choices.
Own decisions while listening to spiritual insight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choices
- family decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual practices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance divine guidance with personal accountability?
- What decisions are you avoiding?
Faith alone may not resolve practical complexities without personal effort.