Being true Quote by William Barclay
“So often we have a kind of vague, wistful longing that the promises of Jesus should be true. The only way really to enter into them is to believe them with the clutching intensity of a drowning man.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian Teaching, 1990
Faith requires intense, desperate belief, akin to a drowning man's clutch, to realize divine promises.
In simple terms: Faith needs desperate belief.
Key Takeaway
Believe with urgency.
Themes
faith
hope
spiritual longing
belief
desperation
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- missionary work
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Christian theology
psychology of belief
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “clutching intensity” mean to you?
- Can faith be balanced with rational hope?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity can lead to burnout or disillusionment.
