Words have meaning far beyond our first level of understanding

Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”   -Matthew 19:26

"Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows."   -Luke 12:7

 

A recently elected politician recently said in his victory speech "We will prove that there is no problem too large for Government to solve, and no concern too small for it (the Government) to care about."

 

I have been known to crib ideas and language from the Bible but I try to acknowledge the source and treat it with respect. As a Christian with a modest understanding of the Bible, it seems that that this politician is thumbing-his-nose at the First Commandment:

 

You shall not have other gods beside me.

 

You shall not make for yourself an idol or a likeness of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth;

you shall not bow down before them or serve them. 

For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their ancestors’ wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation; but showing love down to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.

I do not claim to be a student of the Quran, but it seems probable that Allah might also be a jealous god. I wonder how his words resonate with the Imams and Ulama.