Choice Quote by Sophrony Sakharov
““To produce something new is always a gamble, and God’s creation of man in His image and after His likeness involved a certain degree of risk. It was not that He risked introducing an element of instability or shock into His Eternal Being but that to give man god-like freedom shut the door against predestination in any form. Man is at full liberty to determine himself negatively in relation to God — even to enter into conflict with Him. As infinite love, the Heavenly Father cannot abandon man whom He created for eternity, in order to impact to him His divine plenitude. He lives with us our human tragedy. We appreciate this risk, so breath-taking in its majesty, when we contemplate the life of Christ on earth.””
About This Quote
Human freedom entails risk; God’s love embraces humanity despite that risk, allowing for choice and possible conflict.
In simple terms: Freedom brings risk, but divine love accepts it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace responsibility that comes with freedom.
Themes
faith
free will
risk
love
divine
humanity
Mood
theological
philosophical
contemplative
Type
Choice:1
Creation of man:1
Freedom:1
God:1
Heavenly father:1
Infinite love:1
Predestination:0
Risk:1
God'S Creation:0
God Creation:0
Man Created:0
Relation God:0
Created Eternity:0
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- religious discourse
- creative writing
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
existential risk
spiritual freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance freedom with moral responsibility?
- What comforts you in divine love?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to suffering.
