It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.
It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?