Bases Quote by Josh McDowell
“Whenever you do judge, the only basis of judgment is not your own perspective or anything else, it's the very character and nature of God and that's why we are to allow Him to exercise His justice, where I personally want to take it upon myself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Evidences for Christianity by Josh McDowell, 1972
Judgment should be based on divine character, not personal bias, trusting God's justice over self‑appointed authority.
In simple terms: Judge by God's nature, not personal view.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's justice, avoid self‑judgment.
Themes
justice
humility
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conflicts
- legal decisions
- community leadership
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
divine authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God's character in decisions?
- When might personal perspective be necessary?
A Different Perspective
Human judgment can be flawed; divine insight is not always clear.
