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.
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Where one man reads the Bible, a hundred read you and me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the influence of our actions and character over written texts.
Dwight L. Moody's quote suggests that while religious texts like the Bible are important, it is often through our behaviors and interactions that we convey moral and ethical teachings. Our lives serve as living examples of the principles we believe in, and the way we conduct ourselves speaks volumes to those around us, potentially impacting them more than written words.
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Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of leading by example.
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'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.
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