Why,” she said, “Do you ever go?” “No.” “Why don’t you…
““Why,” she said, “Do you ever go?” “No.” “Why don’t you go?” “Because I have got something better. I would sooner go out into the street and eat dirt than do some of the things I used to do before I became a Christian.” “Why!” she said, “I don’t understand.” “Never mind,” I said. “When Jesus Christ has the pre-eminence, you will understand it all. He didn’t come down here and say we shouldn’t go here and we shouldn’t go there, and lay down a lot of rules; but He laid down great principles. Now, He says if you love Him you will take delight in pleasing Him.” And I began to preach Christ to her. The tears started again. She said: “I tell you, Mr. Moody, that sermon on the indwelling Christ yesterday afternoon just broke my heart. I admire Him, and I want to be a Christian, but I don’t want to give up the theaters.” I said, “Please don’t mention them again. I don’t want to talk about theaters. I want to talk to you about Christ.” So I took my Bible, and I read to her about Christ.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The dialogue contrasts worldly pleasures with Christian devotion, asserting that true fulfillment comes from loving Christ and following his principles rather than material pursuits.
In simple terms: Christ’s love outweighs worldly desires; true joy is in spiritual devotion.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual love over worldly comforts.
Themes
faith
devotion
conflict
materialism
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- spiritual guidance
- religious conversion
- ethical decision-making
Key Concepts
Christian love
renunciation
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love Christ without denying all earthly joys?
- What does “delight in pleasing Him” look like daily?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may overlook the importance of balanced life and personal passions.