Faith Quote by Dwight Lyman Moody
““Real true faith is man’s weakness leaning on God’s strength. When man has no strength, if he leans on God he becomes powerful. The trouble is that we have too much strength and confidence in ourselves.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Dependence, 1885
True faith means recognizing personal weakness and relying on divine strength, rather than over‑confidence in oneself.
In simple terms: Faith is reliance on God, not self‑reliance.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine reliance.
Themes
faith
humility
dependence
spiritual strength
confidence
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- decision making
- leadership challenges
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life need divine reliance?
- How can you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith can hinder personal responsibility.
![“I thank God there is a height in that Book [Bible] I do not know anything about, a depth I have never been able to fathom, and it makes the Book all the more fascinating.” quote by Dwight Lyman Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b8/dwight-lyman-moody-23631_bible_i-thank-god-there-is-a-height-in-that-bo_1344809.jpg)
