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.
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Faith is not believing that God can, but that God will.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves trust in God's promises rather than mere belief in His ability.
This quote by Abraham Lincoln emphasizes that true faith goes beyond acknowledging God's capabilities; it is about having unwavering confidence that God will fulfill His promises. It suggests that faith is an active trust in the future, rather than a passive recognition of power, encouraging individuals to develop a deeper, more committed relationship with their beliefs.
Themes
FaithTrustGodBeliefPromise
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech addressing faith in difficult times.
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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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