The doctrines of grace humble man without degrading him and exalt him without inflating him.
Charles HodgeRead
It is because God is infinitely great and good that his glory is the end of all things; and his good pleasure the highest reason for whatever comes to pass. What is man that he should contend with God, or presume that his interests rather than God's glory should be made the final end?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the supremacy of God's glory and purpose above human interests.
Charles Hodge reflects on the relationship between God and humanity, asserting that God's greatness and goodness dictate that His glory is the ultimate purpose of all creation. It challenges humans to consider their place in the divine order and to recognize that self-interest should not take precedence over honoring God.
Themes
GodGloryPurposeHumanityInterests
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to illustrate the importance of prioritizing God's glory in life.
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