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“Ye children of promise who are awaiting your call to glory, take possession of the inheritance that now is yours. By faith take the promises. Live upon them, not upon emotions. Remember, feeling is not faith. Faith grasps and clings to the promises. Faith says, "I am certain, not because feeling…” quote by Bernard de Mandeville
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“Ye children of promise who are awaiting your call to glory, take possession of the inheritance that now is yours. By faith take the promises. Live upon them, not upon emotions. Remember, feeling is not faith. Faith grasps and clings to the promises. Faith says, "I am certain, not because feeling testifies to it, but because God says it.”

Bernard de Mandeville

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith should be based on promises, not fleeting emotions; trust in divine certainty.

In simple terms: Faith over feeling.

Key Takeaway

Trust promises, not feelings.

Themes

faith promise emotion spirituality

Mood

solemn instructive

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • personal decision‑making
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

theology epistemology psychology of belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate true faith from emotional bias?
  • What practices strengthen promise‑based faith?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can mislead; faith requires discernment.

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