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God Quote by Jen Hatmaker

“The men-first hierarchy delivered as advertised. Organizing God is so vulnerable to human corruption, it should be the most terrifying venture on earth to attempt. No one means for it to, but add power, money, and arbitrary rules of engagement to any pure thing, and attrition is inevitable.” quote by Jen Hatmaker
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““The men-first hierarchy delivered as advertised. Organizing God is so vulnerable to human corruption, it should be the most terrifying venture on earth to attempt. No one means for it to, but add power, money, and arbitrary rules of engagement to any pure thing, and attrition is inevitable.””

Jen Hatmaker

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "Faith and Power", 2021

Human attempts to control divine or pure concepts lead to corruption; power and rules erode purity.

In simple terms: Trying to control the holy invites corruption.

Key Takeaway

Respect humility in spiritual pursuits.

Themes

spirituality power corruption human nature

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • religious leadership
  • organizational governance
  • personal faith

Key Concepts

hubris institutional decay ethical limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can purity exist without rules?
  • What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective

Absolute control is unattainable.

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