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“I don’t want a God that I understand. I have a God Whom I can trust where I can’t understand. He keeps much in the background SO that “we walk by faith and not by sight.” So I won’t understand every last thing. If you would understand God perfectly, there would be no place for faith, and He…” quote by John Wright Follette
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““I don’t want a God that I understand. I have a God Whom I can trust where I can’t understand. He keeps much in the background SO that “we walk by faith and not by sight.” So I won’t understand every last thing. If you would understand God perfectly, there would be no place for faith, and He wouldn’t be God.””

John Wright Follette

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 God beyond human comprehension, accepting mystery as part of belief.

In simple terms: Trust God without fully understanding Him.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mystery, trust faith.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church services
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology mystery faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle uncertainty in belief?
  • What role does mystery play in your faith?
A Different Perspective

Faith can be challenged by doubt and rationalism.

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