Prick the heart—yes, with but a needle’s point—and life…
““Prick the heart—yes, with but a needle’s point—and life will go! And prick the heart of faith—yes, even with the smallest doubt—and the life of joy is gone! The joy of faith and the strength of faith, yes, and the life of faith are gone when you distrust the Word of the Lord!”–1887, Sermon 1979 “It””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith’s strength hinges on trust; doubt erodes both joy and the vitality of belief, likened to a wound that kills life.
In simple terms: Doubt weakens faith and joy.
Key Takeaway
Guard your trust in divine promises.
Themes
faith
trust
doubt
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
sermon
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- preaching
- spiritual counseling
- faith crises
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What doubts are you willing to confront?
- How does trust sustain spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
Even small doubts can undermine deep convictions if unaddressed.