We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.
Dwight L. MoodyRead
'Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God' (Rom. 10:17). That is whence faith comes. It is not for me to sit down and wait for faith to come stealing over me with a strong sensation, but is for me to take God at His Word.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is developed through listening to divine teachings.
This quote reflects the idea that faith is not a passive feeling that simply happens to a person but is actively cultivated through engagement with the teachings of God. Dwight L. Moody emphasizes that one must take initiative by immersing oneself in the scriptures to nurture and grow one's faith.
Themes
FaithHearingWord Of GodTrustInitiative
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of scripture in developing personal beliefs.
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