Attempting Quote by John Newton
“If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.”
About This Quote
Attempting to avoid God yields no benefit; drawing near is essential for spiritual gain.
In simple terms: Avoiding God offers nothing; seek closeness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a closer relationship with the divine.
Themes
faith
spirituality
relationship
seeking
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology
prayer
divine connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does closeness to God affect life?
- What practices foster spiritual intimacy?
A Different Perspective
Some may question the existence of a deity.
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
