Is it not true? Believer, you will never prefer man to…
““Is it not true? Believer, you will never prefer man to God, will you? Would you prefer to depend on an imperfect, changeable man’s promise rather than to rest on the promises of the unchangeable God? You would not dare say that, though I suspect you have acted as if you would. I am afraid our unbelief is such, that we would sometimes prefer the defective arm of flesh to the Almighty arm of God. What a disgrace this is! But when we are thinking straight, we must acknowledge that God’s “I am with you,” is better than the kindest assurance of the best of friends.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that trusting God's unchanging promises surpasses relying on human promises, which are flawed and variable.
In simple terms: God is more reliable than people.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's promises over human assurances.
Themes
faith
trust
divine vs human
reliance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- seeking guidance
- comfort in hardship
Key Concepts
theology
human frailty
spiritual integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely more on divine or human promises?
- How can you balance trust in God and people?
A Different Perspective
Human relationships can also be trustworthy, making the comparison overly absolute.