Not everyone will be happy when you begin to better yourself. Those who are for you will not just celebrate in your triumphs, but they will also pray with you through your tribulations.
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Whenever you face obstacles, crises and dilemmas and your confidence is in your associates more than in God- it is a sign your faith is deteriorating.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True confidence should be rooted in faith in God rather than solely in others.
This quote by T.D. Jakes emphasizes that when we find ourselves relying on the assurance and support of those around us more than on our faith in God, it may indicate a weakening of our spiritual conviction. The idea is that external obstacles and crises should draw us closer to our faith rather than distance us from it, suggesting that trust in God is essential for maintaining a strong belief system, especially in challenging times.
Themes
FaithConfidenceObstaclesChallengesCrisesTrust
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about reliance on faith during tough times, you might quote T.D. Jakes.
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