"Ce n'est pas la force de votre foi mais l'objet de votre foi qui vous sauve réellement."
— Charles Spurgeon
Simplified Meaning:
What really matters isn't how strong your belief is, but what you believe in. Imagine you're on a weak, shaky chair. No matter how much you trust it, it can still break and make you fall. But if you sit on a sturdy, strong chair, even if you doubt it a bit, it will hold you up. Similarly, in life, it's not about how intensely you believe something; it's about whether you put your trust in something that’s reliable and true. For example, a person might passionately believe that an unreliable rumor will help them succeed. Despite their belief, they might still fail because the foundation (the rumor) wasn't solid. Conversely, another person might have only a small amount of faith in solid advice from a dependable mentor. Even with their doubts, by following the good advice, they can achieve success. In practice, this means focusing on finding and trusting in truths and reliable principles, rather than just trying to believe more strongly. It teaches that placing your faith in the right things and people is what truly makes a difference in your life outcomes.