What mature believer does not delight in seeing new…
““What mature believer does not delight in seeing new converts talk with Christ? As we get older, we sometimes hurry past the ardor we knew as younger Christians. Hurried Christians beget hurried disciples. Hurried disciples become a hurried church—a hassled fellowship of disciples who serve the clock and call it God. But this subnormal Christianity has become so normal we don’t see anything abnormal about it. In fact, we’ve come to believe that the most sincere Christians are supposed to be shallow neurotics. Yet the church holds only one possibility of relevance: Time itself must be surrendered to the pursuit of the depths of God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Rushed believers become shallow, losing depth; true relevance requires surrendering time to God.
In simple terms: Hasty faith leads to superficiality; depth needs time.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize depth over speed.
Themes
spirituality
growth
time
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal devotion
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
depth
authenticity
discipleship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we cultivate patience in faith?
- What practices foster deeper spiritual engagement?
A Different Perspective
Modern culture pressures speed, hindering depth.