Believe Quote by J. Vernon McGee
“Today, when people say they cannot believe, it is not a mental problem; it is a matter of the will of the heart- they do not want to believe. Some say they have certain 'mental reservations,' mental hurdles which they cannot get over. My friend, your mind is not big enough to take even one little hurdle. The problem is never in the mind but in the will. There is sin in the life, and a man does not want to turn to God; he does not want to believe Him.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Will of the Heart”, 1975
Belief is hindered by the heart’s unwillingness, not mental capacity; spiritual resistance stems from a lack of desire to turn to God.
In simple terms: Belief fails due to unwilling heart, not mind.
Key Takeaway
Examine personal willingness to seek spiritual truth.
Themes
faith
willpower
spiritual struggle
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious study
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
free will
sin
divine relationship
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds your heart back from belief?
- How can you strengthen spiritual resolve?
A Different Perspective
Will can be weakened by fear or doubt.
