Character Quote by R.C. Sproul
““Man was created with an aspiration for significance, which is a virtue. Man can pervert that drive into a lust for power, which is a vice.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Holiness of God, R.C. Sproul, 1995
Humans seek meaning, a noble drive that can be corrupted into a desire for power, a moral failing.
In simple terms: Desire for meaning can become a lust for power.
Key Takeaway
Guard against turning purpose into domination.
Themes
meaning
power
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- politics
- personal ambition
- spiritual growth
- null
Key Concepts
Ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your search for significance?
- How can you channel ambition ethically?
A Different Perspective
Power can eclipse the original noble intention.
