I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
Abraham LincolnRead
I am busily engaged in the study of the Bible. I believe it is God's word because it finds me where I am.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the personal and transformative nature of the Bible in an individual's life.
Abraham Lincoln highlights the idea that the Bible serves as a guiding force in his life, suggesting that its teachings resonate with his personal experiences and challenges. By stating that it 'finds me where I am,' he implies that the scripture offers comfort, direction, and understanding in the midst of his current circumstances, affirming a belief in its divine origin and relevance.
Themes
BibleGuidanceFaithStudyTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Like Lincoln, I find that my faith can guide me through life's challenges.'
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And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.
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