Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
This is a wise, sane Christian faith: that a man commit himself, his life, and his hopes to God; that God undertakes the special protection of that man; that therefore that man ought not to be afraid of anything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trusting God gives a person confidence and removes fear.
This quote expresses the idea that a genuine Christian faith involves complete trust in God, whereby an individual entrusts their entire being, including their life and dreams, to divine care. As a result of this trust, the individual can live free from fear, knowing that they are under God's protection and guidance.
Themes
FaithTrustProtectionCourageFearlessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about faith and overcoming fear.
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