Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Only he who believes is obedient and only he who is obedient believes.

Only he who believes is obedient and only he who is obedient

Summary

This quote suggests that belief and obedience go hand in hand. It implies that true belief necessitates obedience, and that obedience is a result of genuine belief. In other words, one's actions should reflect their beliefs, and their beliefs should motivate them to follow a certain path or moral code. It implies that belief without corresponding obedience is incomplete or lacking in sincerity, and only through active obedience can belief be fully expressed and validated.

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