--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now turn to Matthew, tenth chapter…" description: "\"“Now turn to Matthew, tenth chapter, thirty-second verse: “Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before my Father wh..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78f/d-l-moody-4112_parenting_now-turn-to-matthew-tenth-chapter-thirty_1058111.jpg" --- # Now turn to Matthew, tenth chapter, thirty-second verse… ![“Now turn to Matthew, tenth chapter, thirty-second verse: “Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.” There’s the “I will” of confession.” quote by D.L. 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Themes faith confession spiritual assurance scripture Mood earnest encouraging spiritual Type religious scriptural When to use this quote - church services - personal prayer - public testimonies Key Concepts theology personal testimony religious practice Questions to Reflect On - What risks accompany public confession? - How does community support affect personal faith? 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