--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a…" description: "\"“There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person, that ever was upon the earth, but God’s soul abhorred him as such, and the like he will abhor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/william-symington-21244_atheist_there-is-not-an-atheist-an-hypocrite-a-p_2542471.png" --- # There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person… ![“There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person, that ever was upon the earth, but God’s soul abhorred him as such, and the like he will abhor forever; while any therefore continue so, they may sooner expect the heavens should roll as they please, the sun stand still at their order, the…” quote by William Symington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/william-symington-21244_atheist_there-is-not-an-atheist-an-hypocrite-a-p_2542471.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/william-symington-21244_atheist_there-is-not-an-atheist-an-hypocrite-a-p_2542471.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/william-symington-21244_atheist_there-is-not-an-atheist-an-hypocrite-a-p_2542471.png) > ““There is not an atheist, an hypocrite, a profane person, that ever was upon the earth, but God’s soul abhorred him as such, and the like he will abhor forever; while any therefore continue so, they may sooner expect the heavens should roll as they please, the sun stand still at their order, the stars change their course at their beck, than that God should change his nature, which is opposite to profaneness and vanity; “Who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?” (Job ix.4.)”” [William Symington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-symington/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage claims that even the worst people are detested by God, implying divine intolerance for sin and immorality. **In simple terms:** God despises sinful souls. Key Takeaway Recognize moral accountability. Themes theity divine justice human nature Mood somber reflective Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - Legal decisions - personal ethics - spiritual reflection Key Concepts Sin God’s nature eternal judgment Questions to Reflect On - Can anyone truly escape divine disapproval? - Is moral perfection achievable? 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