Adult life Quote by Timothy Keller
““that always leads to disappointment. False gods never give us what they promise. We have already looked at David Foster Wallace’s powerful insight: “In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshiping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.”16 Wallace””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God, 2008
False promises from imagined deities lead to disappointment; true worship is about what we choose to value, not the existence of a god.
In simple terms: Worship is about values, not gods.
Key Takeaway
Choose meaningful values over empty promises.
Themes
faith
philosophy
disappointment
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- spiritual seeking
- ethical decisions
- personal crisis
- counseling
Key Concepts
Theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly value?
- How do you distinguish authentic belief from false hope?
A Different Perspective
It may dismiss genuine spiritual experiences.
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