--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Lord, therefore, was not unknown to…" description: "\"“The Lord, therefore, was not unknown to Abraham, whose day he desired to see; nor, again, was the Lord’s Father, for he had learned from the Word of t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/771/the-church-fathers-1438_faith_the-lord-therefore-was-not-unknown-to-ab_1817075.jpg" --- # The Lord, therefore, was not unknown to Abraham, whose day… ![“The Lord, therefore, was not unknown to Abraham, whose day he desired to see; nor, again, was the Lord’s Father, for he had learned from the Word of the Lord, and believed Him; wherefore it was accounted to him by the Lord for righteousness. For faith towards God justifies a man;” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/771/the-church-fathers-1438_faith_the-lord-therefore-was-not-unknown-to-ab_1817075.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/771/the-church-fathers-1438_faith_the-lord-therefore-was-not-unknown-to-ab_1817075.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/771/the-church-fathers-1438_faith_the-lord-therefore-was-not-unknown-to-ab_1817075.jpg) > ““The Lord, therefore, was not unknown to Abraham, whose day he desired to see; nor, again, was the Lord’s Father, for he had learned from the Word of the Lord, and believed Him; wherefore it was accounted to him by the Lord for righteousness. For faith towards God justifies a man;”” The Church Fathers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faith and obedience to divine teachings bring righteousness; belief justifies moral standing. **In simple terms:** Faith justifies righteousness. Key Takeaway Live by faith and moral teachings. Themes faith righteousness obedience Mood solemn hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - religious practice - ethical decision making - spiritual counseling - community leadership Key Concepts theology morality Questions to Reflect On - How does faith shape your moral choices? - Can righteousness exist without belief? 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