Pride Quote by N.T. Wright
““When humans take up their divinely appointed role, looking after God's world on his behalf, this is not a Promethean attempt to usurp God's role. It is the humble, obedient carrying out of the role that has been assigned. The real arrogance would be to refuse the vocation, imagining that we know better than God the purpose for which we have been put here.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Testament and the People of God, 1992
Human stewardship of Earth is a divine assignment, not a claim to surpass God; true humility is obeying this role, while arrogance lies in rejecting it.
In simple terms: Stewardship is a humble duty, not a claim to power.
Key Takeaway
Embrace responsibility with humility.
Themes
religion
ethics
environment
humility
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- environmental policy
- personal faith practice
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humble stewardship look like today?
- How can we discern divine calling from personal ambition?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore legitimate critique of religious authority that can also be humble.
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