...for what is the amount of all his prayers but an attempt to make the Almighty change his mind, and act otherwise than he does? It is as if he were to say: Thou knowest not so well as I.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer tries to change God's mind, implying humans know better than the divine.
- In plain terms
- Prayer assumes we can guide God.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the logic of prayer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the purpose of prayer?
Another view
It ignores the emotional role of prayer.
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