Quote by Steve Maraboli

In every ancient religious and sacred text, faith is a verb; a thing to be demonstrated. It is in modern days that we have diluted faith from an act to a philosophy.

In every ancient religious and sacred text, faith is a verb;

Summary

This quote highlights the shift in the understanding of faith over time. It suggests that in ancient religious and sacred texts, faith is portrayed as an active practice that requires demonstration and action. However, in modern times, faith has been reduced to merely a set of beliefs or a philosophical concept. The quote implies that we have lost the original essence of faith, transforming it into a passive ideology rather than an active engagement.

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Religion Faith Philosophy Actions Sacred Verb

By Steve Maraboli

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