Alone Quote by George Muller
“I seek the Will of the Spirit of God through, or in connection with, the Word of God. The Spirit and the Word must be combined. If I look to the Spirit alone without the Word, I lay myself open to great delusions also.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Spirit and the Word, 1860s
True understanding of God requires both the Holy Spirit and Scripture together; relying on one alone leads to error.
In simple terms: Spirit and Scripture must work together.
Key Takeaway
Balance faith and study.
Themes
faith
spirituality
scripture
balance
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- Bible study
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
revelation
discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate Scripture into daily spiritual practice?
- What risks arise from relying solely on feeling?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting the Word can cause misinterpretation of spiritual experiences.
