--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I believe that God is like a powerhouse…" description: "\"I believe that God is like a powerhouse, like where you keep electricity, like a power station. And that he's a supreme power, and that he's neither go..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/727/john-lennon-322_believe_i-believe-that-god-is-like-a-powerhouse_2317736.jpg" --- # I believe that God is like a powerhouse, like where you… ![“I believe that God is like a powerhouse, like where you keep electricity, like a power station. And that he's a supreme power, and that he's neither good not bad, left, right, black or white. He just is. And we tap that source of power and make of it what we will. Just as electricity can kill…” quote by John Lennon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/727/john-lennon-322_believe_i-believe-that-god-is-like-a-powerhouse_2317736.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/727/john-lennon-322_believe_i-believe-that-god-is-like-a-powerhouse_2317736.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/727/john-lennon-322_believe_i-believe-that-god-is-like-a-powerhouse_2317736.jpg) > “I believe that God is like a powerhouse, like where you keep electricity, like a power station. And that he's a supreme power, and that he's neither good not bad, left, right, black or white. He just is. And we tap that source of power and make of it what we will. Just as electricity can kill people in a chair, or you can light a room with it. I think God is.” [John Lennon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-lennon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He likens God to an impartial power source, neither moral nor political, that can be harnessed for creation or destruction, emphasizing personal agency. **In simple terms:** God is a neutral power we can use. Key Takeaway Use the neutral power wisely. Themes spirituality power agency Mood reflective philosophical Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal decision making - creative work - ethical use of power - mindfulness Key Concepts neutrality energy metaphor Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide what to create with this power? - What responsibilities come with tapping it? 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