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We try too much and trust too little. Count the times…

“We try too much and trust too little. Count the times God's Book tells us to "try." Now count the times it tells us to "trust.” quote by Peter Kreeft
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““We try too much and trust too little. Count the times God's Book tells us to "try." Now count the times it tells us to "trust.””

Peter Kreeft

About This Quote

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

People often overexert effort while under‑trusting divine guidance; true balance lies in aligning action with trust.

In simple terms: Too much effort, too little trust in God.

Key Takeaway

Align effort with trust.

Themes

faith trust action balance

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • prayer
  • daily challenges

Key Concepts

theology spiritual practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust your own judgment or a higher power?
  • When have you felt over‑trying?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust can ignore personal responsibility.

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