Asking Quote by Edward John Carnell
“Human beings cannot probe the mind of God by asking themselves what they would do if they were God. They are men and not God. And if they are virtuous men, they will wait for God to reveal himself under conditions of his own choosing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian View of Philosophy, Edward John Carnell, 1952
Human beings cannot understand divine will by assuming they are God; they must wait for God’s self‑revelation.
In simple terms: We can’t know God by pretending to be God.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine guidance.
Themes
humility
faith
divine mystery
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual discernment
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God’s will without presumption?
- What role does humility play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Assuming divine insight can lead to arrogance.
