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Faith is not believing that God can, but that God will.
Abraham Lincoln
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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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