God loves with a great love the man whose heart is bursting with a passion for the impossible.
William BoothRead
Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again--until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith and actions are interconnected, each supporting the other continuously.
In this quote, William Booth emphasizes the inseparable relationship between faith and action. He suggests that genuine faith is not passive but is demonstrated through corresponding actions. This dynamic interplay creates a rhythm akin to walking, where both elements are essential and often indistinguishable, reflecting how belief and behavior must work together harmoniously for true spiritual progress and moral integrity.
Themes
FaithWorksActionBeliefPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of integrity, this quote could illustrate how belief in one's values leads to action.
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