God consents but not always.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine will permits things to happen but not without limits or exceptions.
- In plain terms
- God allows things but only for a while.
- What can you take from it?
- Endurance has a limit even under divine will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does God's consent end?
- How do you know limits are reached?
Another view
Some see this as implying God's power is limited.
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