Character Quote by Hannah Whitall Smith
“It is of course evident that everything in one's religious life depends upon the sort of God one worships. The character of the worshiper must necessarily be molded by the character of the object worshipped. If it is a cruel and revengeful God, or a selfish and unjust God, the worshiper will be cruel, and revengeful, and selfish, and unjust, also. If it is a loving, tender, forgiving, unselfish God, the worshiper will be loving, and tender, and forgiving, and unselfish, as well.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life and Experience of Christian Faith, 1908
The nature of the deity one worships shapes the worshiper’s character and actions.
In simple terms: God’s character influences believers’ behavior.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a loving view of the divine.
Themes
theology
character formation
spiritual influence
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- Personal prayer
- church community
- ethical decisions
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
Divine attributes
moral development
faith practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your concept of God affect your daily choices?
- Can you embody love even if you doubt divine goodness?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of God vary across cultures.
