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Eve doubted God, and I as a child of God am now to be…

“Eve doubted God, and I as a child of God am now to be exactly the opposite: I am to believe him. Eve doubted, and mankind in revolt doubts God. To believe him, not just when I accept Christ as Savior, but every moment, one moment at a time: this is the Christian life, and this is true spirituality.” quote by Francis Schaeffer
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“Eve doubted God, and I as a child of God am now to be exactly the opposite: I am to believe him. Eve doubted, and mankind in revolt doubts God. To believe him, not just when I accept Christ as Savior, but every moment, one moment at a time: this is the Christian life, and this is true spirituality.”

Francis Schaeffer

About This Quote

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

Faith requires continual, moment‑by‑moment trust in God, not just occasional belief.

In simple terms: Trust God constantly.

Key Takeaway

Live in daily trust.

Themes

faith spirituality trust

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily decisions
  • handling doubt
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine personal devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice trusting God each day?
  • What moments reveal your deepest doubts?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often resists constant trust, leading to doubt.

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