Sight is not faith, and hearing is not faith, neither is…
“Sight is not faith, and hearing is not faith, neither is feeling faith; but believing when we neither see, hear, nor feel is faith; and everywhere the Bible tells us our salvation is to be by faith. Therefore we must believe before we feel, and often against our feelings, if we would honor faith.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith involves trusting beyond sensory evidence, often contrary to feelings, as taught in Scripture.
In simple terms: Faith is trusting without seeing or feeling.
Key Takeaway
Trust before feelings align.
Themes
faith
spirituality
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- life crises
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
belief
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted despite doubt?
- How does feeling conflict with belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be challenged by overwhelming emotions.