Depravity Quote by George Mueller
““In our natural state we dislike dealing with God alone. Through our natural alienation from God we shrink from Him, and from eternal realities. This cleaves to us more or less, even after our regeneration. Hence it is, that more or less, even as believers, we have the same shrinking from standing with God alone,--from depending upon Him alone,--from looking to Him alone:--and yet this is the very position in which we ought to be, if we wish our faith to be strengthened. The more I am in a position to be tried in faith with reference to my body, my family, my service for the Lord, my business, etc., the more shall I have opportunity of seeing God's help and deliverance.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Trials, 1865
Faith is strengthened through trials in all life areas, revealing God's help.
In simple terms: Trials strengthen faith and reveal divine aid.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as opportunities for faith growth.
Themes
faith
trials
growth
dependence
divine aid
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- family crises
- health issues
- business setbacks
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What trial is teaching you now?
- How can you rely more on divine help?
A Different Perspective
Too many trials can overwhelm without support.
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