Wisdom Quote by G.H. Pember
““He could not endow men with great power and wisdom; He could not make them excellent in majesty and glorious in might, swift as the winds or the lightning to do His will, until they had passed the danger of abusing His gifts, and so falling as the sinful angels had done before them.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon or religious writing, unknown source
Divine gifts must be tempered by humility; misuse leads to downfall like fallen angels.
In simple terms: Power without restraint leads to ruin.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility before using power.
Themes
humility
power
spirituality
responsibility
temptation
Mood
solemn
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
religious
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
- personal growth
- church teachings
Key Concepts
theology
moral restraint
divine gifts
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks prevent power from corrupting?
- How does humility protect against abuse?
A Different Perspective
Absolute power may still be misused despite intentions.
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![“Irruption of fallen angels into the world of men. Then a new and startling event burst upon the world, and fearfully accelerated the already rapid progress of evil. “The sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”[264] These words…” quote by G.H. Pember](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/489/g-h-pember-21155_bible_irruption-of-fallen-angels-into-the-worl_1456671.jpg)
