Doe Quote by Horatius Bonar
“In religion faith does not spring out of feeling, but feeling out of faith. The less we feel the more we should trust. We cannot feel right till we have believed.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1865
Faith precedes feeling; belief creates the capacity to feel trust and assurance.
In simple terms: Faith comes before feeling.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate belief to unlock trust.
Themes
faith
spirituality
trust
psychology
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- spiritual guidance
- overcoming doubt
Key Concepts
theology
cognitive dissonance
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice belief before feeling?
- What rituals help strengthen trust?
A Different Perspective
Feeling alone may persist without active belief.
