Child of god Quote by Lewis Sperry Chafer
“When led of the Spirit, the child of God must be as ready to wait as to go, as prepared to be silent as to speak.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fundamentals, 1910
Spiritual readiness requires both patience and action, balancing silence with speech, waiting with moving forward.
In simple terms: Be ready to wait and act, silent and speak.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balanced readiness.
Themes
patience
action
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- leadership decisions
- public speaking
- null
Key Concepts
faith
discernment
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance listening and speaking in faith?
- When is waiting more important than acting?
A Different Perspective
Silence may hinder timely response if over‑valued.
