Thoughts for the Quiet Hour - June 5
True faith is demonstrated by obedience to God's Word and a willingness to act on His promises.
D.L. Moody emphasizes the transformative power of true faith as demonstrated in the healing of a man who had never walked. He highlights that genuine faith leads to obedience, and such obedience is often accompanied by blessings. The sermon illustrates how faith can inspire action and change in our lives, encouraging believers to trust in God's ability to heal and restore.
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A certain man...who never had walked...heard Paul speak: who...perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said...Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. --Acts 14:8-10
Where true faith is, it will induce obedience and where it does induce obedience, it will always, in one form or another, bring a blessing. --W. Hay Aitken
Sermon Outline
- True Faith Induces Obedience
- Faith is not just a feeling, but a decision to act
- Obedience is the evidence of true faith
Key Quotes
“Where true faith is, it will induce obedience and where it does induce obedience, it will always, in one form or another, bring a blessing.” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- Make a decision to act on God's promises and obey His Word
- Demonstrate your faith through obedience to God's commands
- Trust in God's promises and see the blessing that follows