Skip to content

Those whom God employs to speak for him ought to depend…

“Those whom God employs to speak for him ought to depend upon him for instructions, and it shall be given them what they shall speak,” quote by Matthew Henry
Download Open image
““Those whom God employs to speak for him ought to depend upon him for instructions, and it shall be given them what they shall speak,””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

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

Divine messengers must rely on God’s guidance, trusting that He provides the words they need.

In simple terms: God gives speakers what they must say.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine guidance in communication.

Themes

faith obedience spirituality

Mood

devotional instructive

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • personal prayer
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

divine providence prophetic speaking

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do we rely too much on external guidance?
  • How can we balance trust and personal effort?
A Different Perspective

Human agency may be downplayed, ignoring personal responsibility.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Matthew Henry

Explore all 332 Matthew Henry quotes

More Shall Given quotes

Browse all 27 Shall Given quotes