--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is to be trusted in the use of means." description: "\"“God is to be trusted in the use of means.”\" — Matthew Henry" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/241/matthew-henry-903_god_god-is-to-be-trusted-in-the-use-of-means_631231.jpg" --- # God is to be trusted in the use of means. ![“God is to be trusted in the use of means.” quote by Matthew Henry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/241/matthew-henry-903_god_god-is-to-be-trusted-in-the-use-of-means_631231.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/241/matthew-henry-903_god_god-is-to-be-trusted-in-the-use-of-means_631231.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/241/matthew-henry-903_god_god-is-to-be-trusted-in-the-use-of-means_631231.jpg) > ““God is to be trusted in the use of means.”” [Matthew Henry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matthew-henry/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Trust in God should extend to the means we use, not just the ends. **In simple terms:** Trust God with both means and ends. Key Takeaway Align tools with faith. Themes faith trust ethics means ends Mood reflective hopeful Type theological ethical When to use this quote - business decisions - personal choices - spiritual practice - political policy Key Concepts theology moral philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What means do you use? - Are they aligned with your trust in God? 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