Quotes about Demonstration
a pattern of wise choices in the ordinary paves the road to a demonstration of wisdom in the extraordinary.
- Lysa TerKeurst
Since faith rests upon infallible truth, and since the contrary of a truth can never be demonstrated, it is clear that the arguments brought against faith cannot be demonstrations, but are difficulties that can be answered.
- St. Thomas Aquinas
He is such all the more in that through this—concretely, through his Cross—he can demonstrate his infinite gratitude to the Father. And in doing precisely that, he will be allowed to prove to the creatures that God, despite all appearances, is the love that goes all the way "to the end" (Jn 13:1) of its possibilities.
- Hans Urs von Balthasar
The world is not waiting for a new definition of the Gospel, but for a new demonstration of the power of the Gospel.
- Leonard Ravenhill
Good works are the seals and proofs of faith; for even as a letter must have a seal to strengthen the same, even so faith must have good works.
- Martin Luther
Tell the world what you intend to do, but first show it. This is the equivalent of saying deeds, and not words, are what count most.
- Napoleon Hill
Quietly, Miss Alice was demonstrating this God of love and beauty too—in small ways and in large. For a few, the concept that life did not have to be all starkness and misery was slowly taking root. Tentatively, timidly—constantly encouraged by Miss Alice—some of the women were at last reaching out for light and beauty and joy.
- Catherine Marshall
Actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
- George Washington
Do not fear the power that works out things in the invisible. When you get a strong perception of something that your inner mind tells you is true and good, act on it and your demonstration will come. That is the way a living faith works, and it is the law of your creative word.
- Napoleon Hill
Christian doctrine grows disciples by teaching them to perceive, name, and act in ways that demonstrate the reality of the gospel, speaking and showing what is "in Christ.
- Kevin Vanhoozer
Doctrine is less theoretical than it is theatrical, a matter of doing—speaking and showing—what we have heard and understood.
- Kevin Vanhoozer
Without miracles, the Kingdom of God is reduced to words, concepts and good works. Perceived through this paradigm, the Lions, Rotary and Moose clubs would be the ones contending for first place. While words, concepts and works are important, it is imperative that we demonstrate the power of our great King.
- Kris Vallotton