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“Faith says not, 'I see that it is good for me, so God must have sent it,' but, 'God sent it, and so it must be good for me.' Faith, walking in the dark with God, only prays Him to clasp its hand more closely.” quote by Phillips Brooks
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“Faith says not, 'I see that it is good for me, so God must have sent it,' but, 'God sent it, and so it must be good for me.' Faith, walking in the dark with God, only prays Him to clasp its hand more closely.”

Phillips Brooks

About This Quote

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

Faith trusts God's goodness beyond personal assessment, believing divine provision is inherently beneficial.

In simple terms: Faith trusts God's plan as good.

Key Takeaway

Embrace divine guidance without questioning its benefit.

Themes

faith trust divine providence

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • spiritual growth
  • decision making
  • risk taking

Key Concepts

theology spiritual surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept all that comes as good?
  • How to you balance trust with discernment?
A Different Perspective

Faith may overlook personal discernment, leading to harmful outcomes.

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