Faith Quotes - Page 77

We may be able to tell how many stars are in the Milky Way; we may be able to count the petals of every flower, and number the bones of every bird; but unless faith leads us to a deeper understanding, a more reverent comprehension of the significance of the universe, God can be no more pleased with our knowledge than the painter is pleased with the fly which touches his picture with its feelers, and sips the varnish from the surface, and dies without dreaming of the meaning, thought, feeling, embodied in the colors.

Faith is caught rather than taught.

True faith is trusting the sovereign God even when we don't understand.

By all means rid yourself of an impoverished faith.

Faith is obedience, not compliance.

I have faith that science is a good thing. Seriously, I'd say that I am very much in awe of nature. In fact, I think to some extent, "awe" was a word that was almost invented for scientists.

On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.

If a man have a strong faith he can indulge in the luxury of skepticism.

To not be afraid in our world is the message that doesn't derive from reason, but maybe from this mysterious capacity given to humans which we call--not without a little embarrassment--faith.

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor.

Nobody gets argued all the way into becoming a believer on the sheer basis of logic and reason. That requires a leap of faith.

I don't owe my success to state subsidies but to a faithful public which has sustained me.

Who so loves believes the impossible.

Faith is the effort to believe what your common sense tells you is not true.

By being faithful in that which is another man's, it qualifies you for that which is your own.

It is easier for me to have faith in the Bible than to have faith in D.L. Moody, for Moody has failed me lots of times.

My affections are easily swayed and I can be very unfaithful.

Do you know how to digest your food? Do you know how to fill your lungs with air? Do you know how to establish, regulate and direct the metabolism of your body -- the assimilation of foodstuff so that it builds muscles, bones and flesh? No, you don't know how consciously, but there is a wisdom within you that does know.

If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

Geoffrey [Boycott] is the only fellow I've ever met who fell in love with himself at a young age and has remained faithful ever since

Even in the darkest moments, light exists if you have faith to see it.

I have a great faith in the strength and the resilience in the American people.

Don't accommodate any degree of temptation. Prevent sin and avoid having to deal with its inevitable destruction. So, turn it off! Look away! Avoid it at all costs. Direct your thoughts in wholesome paths. Remember your covenants and be faithful in temple attendance.

The idea of having faith in Jesus has come to be totally isolated from being his apprentice and learning how to do what he said.

Great is his faith who dares believe his own eyes.