--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As regards His greatness, therefore, it…" description: "\"“As regards His greatness, therefore, it is not possible to know God, for it is impossible that the Father can be measured; but as regards His love (fo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/292/the-church-fathers-1438_god_as-regards-his-greatness-therefore-it-is_1534057.jpg" --- # As regards His greatness, therefore, it is not possible to… ![“As regards His greatness, therefore, it is not possible to know God, for it is impossible that the Father can be measured; but as regards His love (for this it is which leads us to God by His Word), when we obey Him, we do always learn that there is so great a God, and that it is He who by Himself…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/292/the-church-fathers-1438_god_as-regards-his-greatness-therefore-it-is_1534057.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/292/the-church-fathers-1438_god_as-regards-his-greatness-therefore-it-is_1534057.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/292/the-church-fathers-1438_god_as-regards-his-greatness-therefore-it-is_1534057.jpg) > ““As regards His greatness, therefore, it is not possible to know God, for it is impossible that the Father can be measured; but as regards His love (for this it is which leads us to God by His Word), when we obey Him, we do always learn that there is so great a God, and that it is He who by Himself has established, and selected, and adorned, and contains all things; and among the all things, both ourselves and this our world. We”” The Church Fathers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God's greatness is unknowable, but His love is experienced through obedience and His Word, revealing His encompassing presence in all things. **In simple terms:** We cannot measure God, but we feel His love by obeying Him. Key Takeaway Seek God's love through obedience. Themes theity love obedience Mood reverent reflective Type theological spiritual When to use this quote - personal prayer - community worship - ethical living - seeking guidance Key Concepts Divine mystery spiritual experience Questions to Reflect On - How does obedience reveal God's love? - In what ways can we experience divine presence? 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