Body Quote by Isaac Newton
“He rules all things, not as the world soul but as the lord of all. And because of his dominion he is called Lord God Pantokrator. For 'god' is a relative word and has reference to servants, and godhood is the lordship of God, not over his own body as is supposed by those for whom God i the world soul, but over servants. The supreme God is an eternal, infinite, and absolutely perfect being; but a being, however perfect, without dominion is not the Lord God.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Theological reflections, 1685, unpublished
God’s authority is defined by dominion over servants, not by being the world soul; true lordship requires power.
In simple terms: Divine lordship requires dominion over beings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize authority comes from governance, not mere existence.
Themes
theology
philosophy
authority
divine nature
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- philosophical discourse
- ethical governance
- spiritual leadership
Key Concepts
dominion
lordship
eternal perfection
relative concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dominion define divinity?
- Can authority exist without power?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other theological interpretations.
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