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“In the first of these senses, neither Christ nor the Christian is supposed to be the world’s servant. Jesus is obedient, not to the world but to the Father. He is the servant of God, not of men, and we too are called to be servants of God.” quote by Avery Dulles
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““In the first of these senses, neither Christ nor the Christian is supposed to be the world’s servant. Jesus is obedient, not to the world but to the Father. He is the servant of God, not of men, and we too are called to be servants of God.””

Avery Dulles

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Christ’s obedience is to God, not to worldly demands; believers are called to serve God first.

In simple terms: Serve God, not the world.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize divine obedience.

Themes

service obedience spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • personal devotion
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology servanthood

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does serving God shape daily choices?
  • What tensions arise between divine and societal duties?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical responsibilities to others.

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