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.
Dwight L. MoodyRead
I prayed for Faith, and thought that some day Faith would come down and strike me like lightning. But Faith did not seem to come. One day I read in the tenth chapter of Romans, 'Now Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God'. I had closed my Bible, and prayed for Faith. I now opened my Bible, and began to study, and Faith has been growing ever since.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is cultivated through understanding and engagement, not just wishful thinking.
In this quote, Dwight L. Moody reflects on his journey of seeking faith. He initially believed that faith would come to him spontaneously, like a sudden stroke of lightning. However, through reading and studying the Word of God, he realized that faith is nurtured and developed over time through knowledge and understanding. This emphasizes that active engagement in one's beliefs is crucial to personal growth in faith.
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Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of faith and study, one could quote this passage to emphasize spiritual growth.
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