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“When he does, don’t fight him with your own opinions, but fight him with John 6:37: ‘Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.’ Let that be the ‘sword of the Spirit.’” I don’t believe that any man ever starts to go to Christ, but the devil strives somehow or other to meet him and trip him…” quote by D.L. Moody
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““When he does, don’t fight him with your own opinions, but fight him with John 6:37: ‘Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.’ Let that be the ‘sword of the Spirit.’” I don’t believe that any man ever starts to go to Christ, but the devil strives somehow or other to meet him and trip him up. And even after he has come to Christ, the devil tries to assail him with doubts, and make him believe there is something wrong in it.””

D.L. Moody

About This Quote

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

Encourages confronting spiritual opposition using Scripture rather than personal argument, viewing the Bible as a divine weapon against doubt.

In simple terms: Use Scripture, not opinions, to counter spiritual attacks.

Key Takeaway

Rely on biblical truths in spiritual struggles.

Themes

faith spiritual warfare scripture confidence

Mood

hopeful determined reverent

Type

inspirational theological

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church counseling
  • Bible study groups
  • spiritual mentorship

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine spiritual authority psychology of belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can Scripture be applied in modern spiritual challenges?
  • What role does personal conviction play alongside biblical truth?
A Different Perspective

May not address non‑Christian perspectives or secular doubts.

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