Control Quote by Mark Batterson
““You can have faith or you can have control, but you cannot have both.” If you want God to do something off the chart, you have to take your hands off the controls.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Charge, Mark Batterson, 2012
Faith requires surrender; control demands certainty, and both cannot coexist simultaneously.
In simple terms: Faith and control conflict.
Key Takeaway
Choose faith over control.
Themes
faith
control
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- leadership
- spiritual practice
- risk taking
Key Concepts
surrender
trust
certainty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify areas where you cling to control?
- What would happen if you let go?
A Different Perspective
Control may be necessary in some contexts, limiting pure faith.
