God Quote by George MacDonald
“Do not measure God's mind by your own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Phases of the Moon, George MacDonald, 1880
Do not assume divine perspective aligns with human understanding; humility required.
In simple terms: Don’t measure God’s mind by your own.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility about unknown higher truths.
Themes
spirituality
humility
perspective
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decisions
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respect unknown perspectives?
- What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can limit insight.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
