"وعود الله مؤكدة لكنها لا تُستخدم من قبلنا إلا في الطريق."
— Jerry Bridges
Simplified Meaning:
God's promises are reliable and you can count on them, but you need to follow the right path to see them come true. Imagine promising your child a reward for good grades. They can only get the reward if they study hard and do their homework. Similarly, if you want to experience the goodness and blessings that God promises, you need to live according to the teachings and guidelines He has given, like being kind, honest, and faithful. For example, if someone wants to achieve forgiveness, they need to genuinely repent and ask for forgiveness, not just expect it automatically without any effort. It's like preparing for a race; you can't expect to win just because there is a prize. You must train, eat right, and follow the coach's advice. So, in life, if you want to receive the positive things that God promises, you must act in ways that align with what He expects.
