Business Quote by John Bunyan
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“[Mr. Gifford] made it much his business to deliver the people of God from all those false and unsound rests that by nature we are prone to make and take to our souls. He pressed us to take special heed that we took not up any truth upon trust - as from this or that, or any other man or men - but to cry mightily to God that He would convince us of the reality thereof, and set us down therein by his own Spirit in the holy word.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pilgrim’s Progress, 1678
The passage warns against trusting unverified truths and urges seeking divine guidance through Scripture.
In simple terms: Don’t trust unverified truths; seek God’s word.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Scripture for truth.
Themes
faith
truth
spirituality
discernment
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal study
- preaching
- counseling
- community worship
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test spiritual claims?
- What role does community play in discernment?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can be misused; discernment is needed.
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