Bible Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““And yet some people actually imagine that the revelation in God’s Word is not enough to meet our needs. They think that God from time to time carries on an actual conversation with them, chatting with them, satisfying their doubts, testifying to His love for them, promising them support and blessings. As a result, their emotions soar; they are full of bubbling joy that is mixed with self-confidence and a high opinion of themselves. The foundation for these feelings, however, does not lie within the Bible itself, but instead rests on the sudden creations of their imaginations. These people are clearly deluded. God’s Word is for all of us and each of us; He does not need to give particular messages to particular people.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of True Religion, 1742
True spiritual fulfillment comes from God's Word itself, not imagined personal revelations that boost ego.
In simple terms: God's Word alone satisfies; imagined messages are delusions.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Scripture, not fantasies.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- Bible study groups
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance Scripture with personal experience?
- When is personal revelation helpful?
A Different Perspective
Some find personal revelation meaningful; dismissing it may alienate seekers.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
