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Care Quote by Gary L. Thomas

“When God entrusts his children to us - for they're all ultimately his - he knows what we lack, he knows where we're weak, he knows how we tend to sin, yet still he places these children in our households and under our care.” quote by Gary L. Thomas
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“When God entrusts his children to us - for they're all ultimately his - he knows what we lack, he knows where we're weak, he knows how we tend to sin, yet still he places these children in our households and under our care.”

Gary L. Thomas

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Purpose Driven Life” (2002)

The speaker reflects on divine trust, noting that God places children in households despite their flaws, trusting them to care.

In simple terms: God entrusts children to imperfect caregivers.

Key Takeaway

Embrace responsibility with humility.

Themes

faith responsibility divine trust

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • mentoring
  • community service
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

theology human frailty caregiving

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor this trust?
  • What support helps caregivers succeed?
A Different Perspective

Human imperfection may cause failure.

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