Believe Quote by John Locke
“Whoever has used what means he is capable of, for the informing of himself, with a readiness to believe and obey what shall be taught and prescribed by Jesus, his Lord and King, is a true and faithful subject of Christ s kingdom:;; and cannot be thought to fail in any thing necessary to salvation.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Second Treatise of Government, 1689
A faithful follower of Christ uses his abilities responsibly, ready to learn and obey divine guidance.
In simple terms: Use gifts responsibly under God's direction.
Key Takeaway
Align talents with divine purpose.
Themes
faith
obedience
service
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- volunteer work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
theology
virtue
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you fully open to divine instruction?
- How does humility shape your service?
A Different Perspective
Human weakness may hinder obedience.
![“He who retains unchangeable in his heart the rule of the truth which he received by means of baptism will doubtless recognise the names, the expressions, and the parables taken from the Scriptures [by the gnostics], but will by no means acknowledge the blasphemous use which these men make of them.” quote by Irenaeus of Lyons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/134/irenaeus-of-lyons-18423_acknowledge_he-who-retains-unchangeable-in-his-heart_2744292.jpg)
![“[M]an is not permitted without censure to follow his own thoughts in the search of truth, when they lead him ever so little out of the common road.” quote by John Locke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9bd/john-locke-814_censorship_m-an-is-not-permitted-without-censure-to_60175.jpg)
