Quote by William Paley

God has been pleased to prescribe limits to his power and to work out his ends within these limits.

God has been pleased to prescribe limits to his power and to

Summary

This quote suggests that God willingly sets boundaries for his own power and operates within those boundaries to achieve his objectives. It implies that even though God possesses ultimate and unlimited power, he chooses to govern himself by certain constraints. This notion emphasizes the idea that God's actions are purposeful and executed within a framework, indicating that he operates within a plan and exercises his power accordingly.

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