Bible Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““So the Scripture speaks of a knowledge of God’s dispensation, and covenant of mercy, and way of grace towards his people, as peculiar to the saints, and given only by God, Psal. xxv. 14: “The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.” And””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Secret of the Lord,” 1741
Divine knowledge and mercy are reserved for those who fear God, revealing a special covenant.
In simple terms: God reveals truth to the reverent.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence to receive divine insight.
Themes
faith
reverence
divine covenant
spirituality
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Grace
knowledge
dispensation
sanctity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does reverence mean in your life?
- How do you discern divine guidance?
A Different Perspective
Fear alone may not guarantee understanding without humility.
![“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)
