Nature Quote by William Symington
““God be immutable, it is sad news to those that are resolved in wickedness, or careless of returning to that duty he requires. Sinners must not expect that God will alter his will, make a breach upon his nature, and violate his own word to gratify their lusts. No, it is not reasonable God should dishonor himself to secure them, and cease to be God, that they may continue to be wicked, by changing his own nature, that they may be unchanged in their vanity. God is the same; goodness is as amiable in his sight, and sin as abominable in his eyes now, as it was at the beginning of the world. Being the same God, he is the same enemy to the wicked as the same friend to the righteous. He is the same in knowledge, and cannot forget sinful acts. He is the same in will, and cannot approve of unrighteous practices.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Theology, 1790
God’s nature is unchanging; He will not compromise moral law for sinners, and His judgment remains constant.
In simple terms: God never changes; sin is always wrong.
Key Takeaway
Uphold consistent moral standards.
Themes
divinity
morality
consistency
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious counseling
- ethical decision‑making
- education
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile divine constancy with human change?
- What does this mean for forgiveness?
A Different Perspective
Human interpretations of divine will vary.
