Aces Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““Men will trust in God no further than they know Him; and they cannot be in the exercise of faith in Him one ace further than they have a sight of His fulness and faithfulness in exercise.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, 1741
Faith is limited by personal experience of God's character; belief cannot exceed what one has perceived of divine fullness and reliability.
In simple terms: Faith matches what we know of God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the bounds of your belief.
Themes
faith
knowledge
trust
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one expand their perception of divine faithfulness?
- What practices deepen trust beyond personal experience?
A Different Perspective
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