Fundamentals Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
“One of the fundamental points about religious humility is you say you don't know about the ultimate judgment. It's beyond your judgment. And if you equate God's judgment with your judgment, you have a wrong religion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Man and Immoral Society, Reinhold Niebuhr, 1932
True humility acknowledges that ultimate divine judgment is beyond human comprehension; equating it with personal judgment leads to error.
In simple terms: We cannot claim to know God's final judgment.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of human understanding.
Themes
humility
faith
theology
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal belief systems
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
epistemic humility
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern personal conscience from presumed divine will?
- Can humility coexist with moral conviction?
A Different Perspective
Human judgments are still necessary in daily life.
