Wrath of god Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““If God should only withdraw his hand from the floodgate, it would immediately fly open, and the fiery floods of the fierceness and wrath of God would rush forth with inconceivable fury, and would come upon you with omnipotent power; and if your strength were ten thousand times greater than it is, yea, ten thousand times greater than the strength of the stoutest, sturdiest devil in hell, it would be nothing to withstand or endure it. The””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God", 1741
The quote warns that divine wrath is overwhelming and unstoppable, far beyond any human or demonic strength.
In simple terms: God's anger is unstoppable and far beyond human power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility before divine power.
Themes
humility
divine wrath
human frailty
Mood
awe
fearful
serious
Type
theological
warning
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- faith crisis
- theological study
- preaching
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
power dynamics
spiritual terror
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your faith?
- Can love coexist with divine wrath?
A Different Perspective
It may overemphasize fear, neglecting love and mercy.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
![“AugustineThe wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy. To love with sternness is better than to deceive with gentleness… In Luke [14:23] it is written: "Compel people to come in!" By threats of the wrath of God, the Father draws souls to his Son.” quote by Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a2e/saint-augustine-328_deceiving_augustinethe-wounds-of-a-friend-are-bett_220220.jpg)
