Religion Quote by John Mark Comer
““Maybe the truth is that we want a God who is controllable because we want to be God. We want to be the authority on who God is or isn’t and what’s right or wrong, but we want the mask of religion or spirituality to cover up the I-wanna-be-God reality.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “God and Control,” 2020
People desire a controllable deity to mirror their own desire for ultimate authority, masking a God‑like ego.
In simple terms: We want a God we can control.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal authority desires.
Themes
control
ego
spirituality
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal meditation
- leadership decisions
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why seek a controllable God?
- How does this reflect personal ego?
A Different Perspective
Desire for control can limit humility.
