Action Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““I said, "Where's all that delivering God's supposed to do?" He snorted. "You're right, the only deliverance is the one we get for ourselves. The Lord doesn't have any hands and feet but ours." "That doesn't say much for the Lord." "It doesn't say much for us, either.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, 2002
We must take responsibility for our own salvation; divine help is limited to what we do.
In simple terms: We are responsible for our own deliverance.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly for your own fate.
Themes
responsibility
faith
self-reliance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- spiritual seeking
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
agency
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with faith?
- What limits do you place on expecting help from others?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine intervention can still be comforting for many.
