Quotes With Meaning
When God has specially promised the thing, we are bound to believe we shall recieve it when we pray for it. You have no right to put in an 'if', and say, 'Lord, if it be thy will..." This is to insult God. To put an 'if' in God's promise when God has put none there, is tantamount to charging God with being insincere.
When God has specially promised the thing, we are bound to believe we shall recieve it when we pray for it. You have no right to put in an 'if', and say, 'Lord, if it be thy will..." This is to insult God. To put an 'if' in God's promise when God has put none there, is tantamount to charging God with being insincere.
The quote emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in God's promises when praying. Finney argues that if God has assured something, believers should fully trust that it will be granted without attaching conditions or doubts. Adding an 'if' to God's assurances implies a lack of confidence in His sincerity and can be seen as disrespectful. This perspective encourages a mindset of boldness and certainty in one’s relationship with God. It highlights the freedom that comes from trusting in divine promises and fosters personal growth through strengthened faith. Ultimately, it challenges individuals to embrace a more assured approach to prayer and belief.