Almighty Quote by Jacques Ellul
“No matter what God's power may be, the first aspect of God is never that of the absolute Master, the Almighty. It is that of the God who puts himself on our human level and limits himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Presence of the Kingdom by Jacques Ellul, 1975
God chooses to relate to humanity by limiting divine power, becoming approachable rather than omnipotent.
In simple terms: God limits Himself to relate.
Key Takeaway
Seek relatable spirituality.
Themes
theology
humility
divine nature
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
existentialism
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a limited deity affect your faith?
- What are the benefits of a relatable divine figure?
A Different Perspective
Limited power may conflict with traditional doctrines.
![“The impersonal aspect [of God] (Nirakara, Nirguna) is called Brahman, or 'unknowable' by Herbert Spencer, 'will' by Schopenhauer, Absolute Noumenon by some 'substance' by Spinoza. The personal aspect (Sakara) of that Being is termed 'Ishvara' or Allah, Hari, Jehova, Father in Heaven, Buddha, Siva…” quote by Sivananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1cf/sivananda-7251_absolutes_the-impersonal-aspect-of-god-nirakara-ni_611295.jpg)
