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What does it mean that God is self-sufficient?


God has never had in eternity past, nor can ever have in the ages to come, a single need for which his own divine nature has not already provided (Ps 50:10–12; Acts 17:24–25).This attribute is closely connected to the attribute of self-existence, but carries it a step further.

This attribute is also referred to as the independence of God. Human beings are totally dependent upon many things such as air to breathe, food to eat, water to drink, etc. But for God to be God, he must be completely independent of any and all outside sources. There is, however, a vast difference between God’s needs and his desires.

A. God’s desire for the unsaved.

In essence, that they become believers (1 Tim 2:4; 2 Pet 3:9).

B. God’s desire for the saved.

1. That they present their bodies for purposes of sanctification (Rom 12:1–2; 1 Thes 4:3).


2. That they seek his face with thankful hearts in all matters (1 Thes 5:18).


3. That they worship him (John 4:23).


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