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Many of our attempts to understand Christian faith have only cheapened it. I can no more understand the totality of God that the pancake I made for breakfast understands the complexity of me. The little we do understand, that grain of sand our minds are capable of grasping, those ideas such as God is good, God feels, God loves, God knows all, are enough to keep our hearts dwelling on His majesty and otherness forever.

Don Miller#95

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Attempts to fully understand faith cheapen it; even a little understanding of God's majesty is sufficient.
In plain terms
Trying to fully understand faith limits it, but small insights are enough.
What can you take from it?
You do not need to fully understand God to appreciate His majesty.

Where it applies

  • intellectual doubt
  • religious skepticism
  • seeking certainty

Putting it to work

  • accept mystery
  • focus on core beliefs
  • engage in worship

Questions to consider

  • What parts of faith confuse you?
  • What is enough for you to believe?

Another view

Deep theological understanding can strengthen faith for many people.

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