Quote by Samuel Butler

If God wants us to do a thing, he should make his wishes sufficiently clear. Sensible people will wait till he has done this before paying much attention to him.

If God wants us to do a thing, he should make his wishes suf

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This quote questions the idea of following God's instructions without clear guidance. It suggests that instead of blindly following what is believed to be the divine will, sensible individuals expect explicit and unambiguous communication from God. The quote implies that it is reasonable to wait for clear indications or concrete signs of God's wishes before taking them seriously or acting upon them. It emphasizes the importance of rationality and discernment in interpreting religious teachings or divine guidance.

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