But for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no…
““But for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of Ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, 'Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,' can truly say to every group of Christian friends, 'You have not chosen one another, but I have chosen you for one another.' The friendship is not a reward for our discrimination and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each the beauties of all the others...At this feast it is He who has spread the board and it is He who has chosen the guests. it is He, we may dare to hope, who sometimes does, and always should preside. Let us not reckon without our Host.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Christian fellowship is divinely orchestrated; believers are chosen for each other, not by chance, to reflect God's love.
In simple terms: Friends are chosen by God, not random.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships as divine gifts.
Themes
faith
community
divine purpose
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church fellowship
- small group study
- mentorship programs
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
interpersonal bonds
spiritual destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize God‑chosen friendships?
- What responsibilities arise from being chosen?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can distort perception of divine selection.