Faith Quote by John Stott
“Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which reckons thoughtfully and confidently upon the trustworthiness of God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Reason, 1975
Faith involves trusting God with thoughtful confidence, not blind belief.
In simple terms: Faith is thoughtful trust in God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reasoned trust.
Themes
faith
reason
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What does reasoned trust look like daily?
- How to balance doubt and confidence?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on reason can ignore mystery.
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