Augustine Quote by David K. Naugle
““As Augustine thought, God will command what he wills and will grant what he commanded.””
About This Quote
Divine will is portrayed as sovereign, granting outcomes according to a higher purpose.
In simple terms: God’s will determines outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Trust in a higher purpose.
Themes
faith
divine will
theology
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- life decisions
- moral dilemmas
- community leadership
- personal crises
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
theology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine intent?
- What role does free will play?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine will vary across cultures.
![“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)
