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Faith is that which, knowing the Lord's will, goes and…

“Faith is that which, knowing the Lord's will, goes and does it; or, not knowing it, stands and waits, content in ignorance as in knowledge, because God wills - neither pressing into the hidden future, nor careless of the knowledge which opens the path of action” quote by George MacDonald
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“Faith is that which, knowing the Lord's will, goes and does it; or, not knowing it, stands and waits, content in ignorance as in knowledge, because God wills - neither pressing into the hidden future, nor careless of the knowledge which opens the path of action”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

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

Faith means acting on God’s will when known, or patiently waiting in trust when unknown, without forcing outcomes or ignoring guidance.

In simple terms: Faith is trust and action.

Key Takeaway

Act on clear guidance; wait patiently otherwise.

Themes

faith trust divine will

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • career choices
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

obedience patience spiritual discernment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern when to act or wait?
  • What role does trust play in your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Waiting can be passive and lead to missed opportunities.

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