The God of Abraham is not only unworthy of the immensity of creation; he is unworthy even of man.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The god of Abraham is deemed unworthy of creation and humanity.
- In plain terms
- This god is not good enough for the world or people.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine worthiness is questioned.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure worth?
Another view
Worth is subjective and faith-based.
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