--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He could not endow men with great power…" description: "\"“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 light..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/198/g-h-pember-21155_wisdom_he-could-not-endow-men-with-great-power_1456530.jpg" --- # He could not endow men with great power and wisdom; He… ![“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.” quote by G.H. Pember](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/198/g-h-pember-21155_wisdom_he-could-not-endow-men-with-great-power_1456530.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/198/g-h-pember-21155_wisdom_he-could-not-endow-men-with-great-power_1456530.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/198/g-h-pember-21155_wisdom_he-could-not-endow-men-with-great-power_1456530.jpg) > ““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.”” [G.H. Pember](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/g-h-pember/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Wisdom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wisdom/) ## Related quotes > [Life is full of change. 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