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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

  • personal development
  • theological debate
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • take initiative
  • own decisions
  • seek purpose

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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