God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine will leaves room for human agency, allowing us to earn glory through our own choices.
- In plain terms
- God lets us act freely so we can share in glory.
- What can you take from it?
- Your efforts matter because you have free will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your share of glory?
- How does faith affect agency?
Another view
Not all cultures view free will as a shared glory with the divine.
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