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“God is not like a human being; it is not important for God to have visible evidence so that he can see if his cause has been victorious or not; he sees in secret just as well. Moreover, it is so far from being the case that you should help God to learn anew that it is rather he who will help you…” quote by Soren Kierkegaard
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“God is not like a human being; it is not important for God to have visible evidence so that he can see if his cause has been victorious or not; he sees in secret just as well. Moreover, it is so far from being the case that you should help God to learn anew that it is rather he who will help you to learn anew, so that you are weaned from the worldly point of view that insists on visible evidence. (...) A decision in the external sphere is what Christianity does not want; (...) rather it wants to test the individuals faith”

Soren Kierkegaard

About This Quote

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

Faith operates beyond visible proof; divine guidance is unseen and internal, teaching personal growth.

In simple terms: Faith works without visible evidence.

Key Takeaway

Trust in unseen guidance.

Themes

faith spirituality knowledge

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • Personal crisis
  • spiritual doubt
  • ethical decisions
  • seeking meaning

Key Concepts

Existentialism subjective truth inner learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with evidence?
  • What role does doubt play in belief?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on unseen faith can lead to neglect of practical responsibility.

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