Action Quote by Francis Chan
![“It's incredibly arrogant to pick and choose which incomprehensible truths we embrace. No one wants to ditch God's plan of redemption [the cross], even though it doesn't make sense to us. Neither should we erase God's revealed plan of punishment because it doesn't sit well with us. As soon as we do…” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/03e/francis-chan-548_action_it-s-incredibly-arrogant-to-pick-and-cho_830034.jpg)
“It's incredibly arrogant to pick and choose which incomprehensible truths we embrace. No one wants to ditch God's plan of redemption [the cross], even though it doesn't make sense to us. Neither should we erase God's revealed plan of punishment because it doesn't sit well with us. As soon as we do this, we are putting God's actions in submission to our own reasoning, which is a ridiculous thing for clay to do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, Francis Chan, 2011
The quote warns against selectively accepting divine truths that fit personal comfort, urging full acceptance of both redemption and judgment as presented in scripture.
In simple terms: Do not pick and choose which divine truths fit your comfort.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all biblical teachings, even the uncomfortable ones.
Themes
faith
humility
theology
obedience
Mood
reflective
serious
contemplative
Type
theological
exhortational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- apologetics
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
scriptural integrity
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle biblical teachings that challenge your worldview?
- What role should personal reasoning play in interpreting scripture?
A Different Perspective
Human reason cannot fully dictate divine actions; faith requires trust beyond understanding.
