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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.
Dwight L. Moody
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Faith is developed through listening to divine teachings.

This quote reflects the idea that faith is not a passive feeling that simply happens to a person but is actively cultivated through engagement with the teachings of God. Dwight L. Moody emphasizes that one must take initiative by immersing oneself in the scriptures to nurture and grow one's faith.

Themes

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In practice

Example use cases

In a sermon about the importance of scripture in developing personal beliefs.

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