God Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““we ought not to limit God where He has not limited Himself.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Sovereignty of God,” Jonathan Edwards, 1741
We should not impose limits on God that He has not set for Himself, recognizing divine freedom beyond human constraints.
In simple terms: Do not limit God’s power.
Key Takeaway
Respect God’s boundless nature.
Themes
theology
humility
divine freedom
faith
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological study
- prayer groups
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
sovereignty
mystery
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do you unintentionally limit God?
- How does acknowledging divine mystery affect your faith?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding may never fully grasp divine mystery.
![“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)
