Areas Quote by Dallas Willard
“You cannot trust Jesus in areas in which you don't think him competent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy, 1998
Trust in Jesus requires belief in his competence; doubts arise when competence is questioned.
In simple terms: Faith depends on seeing competence.
Key Takeaway
Examine and strengthen belief in Jesus’s abilities.
Themes
faith
trust
competence
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- study groups
- spiritual mentorship
- church teachings
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one reconcile doubt with faith?
- What evidence supports belief in Jesus’s competence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on competence may neglect mystery of faith.
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