Authority Quote by William Batchelder Greene
“The rule of God is not tyranny, for it does not partake of a political or governmental character -- it is not a rule of authority. God is not a governor of the universe, for a governor rules over those of a like nature with himself, and exercises a political and judicial power, while God exercises a creative, a preserving, and a determinative power of an altogether different kind. If I am a servant of God, I am under no tyranny; for God does not govern, but supports, sustains, and directs me.”
About This Quote
God's authority is creative and sustaining, not political; thus believers are not under tyranny but under divine support.
In simple terms: God supports, not rules.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance over political authority.
Themes
theology
authority
freedom
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision‑making
- community leadership
Key Concepts
creative power
preservation
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish divine guidance from personal desire?
- What role should secular law play in moral life?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine will can be subjective.
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)