Art Quote by Thomas Brooks
“Carnal reason is an enemy to faith: it is ever crossing and contradicting it. It will never be well with thee, Christian, so long as thou art swayed by carnal reason, and you rely more upon thy five senses, than upon the four Evangelists. As the body lives by breathing, so the soul lives by believing.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “On Carnal Reason” (1665)
Rational, sensory reasoning opposes faith; true belief requires spiritual trust.
In simple terms: Carnal reason conflicts with faith; belief needs trust.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual belief over purely sensory logic.
Themes
faith
reason
spiritual conflict
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- ethical decisions
- personal crises
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith and reason coexist?
- When does sensory evidence support belief?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss valuable rational insight.
