Facts Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“It is a sin to regard the fact that God cannot do the impossible as a limitation on his powers.”
About This Quote
Source Summa Theologica, Part I, 1274
Claiming God cannot do the impossible limits divine power; faith should trust in boundless capability.
In simple terms: God’s power is limitless.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine possibility.
Themes
theology
faith
philosophy
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
omnipotence
paradox of impossibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in omnipotence shape actions?
- What limits, if any, are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Human logic may struggle with paradoxes.
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