Control Quote by Mark Batterson
“You can have faith or you can have control, but you cannot have both.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Purpose Driven Life, 2008
Faith and control are mutually exclusive; you must choose reliance on belief or personal agency.
In simple terms: You can’t have both faith and total control.
Key Takeaway
Choose between trusting or taking charge.
Themes
faith
control
choice
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- spiritual growth
- risk management
Key Concepts
theology
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely more on faith or control?
- What are the costs of each?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one can cause rigidity.
