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Jesus Christ has bought us with His blood, but, alas, He…

“Jesus Christ has bought us with His blood, but, alas, He has not had His money's worth! He paid for ALL, and He has had but a fragment of our energy, time and earnings. By an act of consecration, let us ask Him to forgive the robbery of the past, and let us profess our desire to be henceforth…” quote by F.B. Meyer
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“Jesus Christ has bought us with His blood, but, alas, He has not had His money's worth! He paid for ALL, and He has had but a fragment of our energy, time and earnings. By an act of consecration, let us ask Him to forgive the robbery of the past, and let us profess our desire to be henceforth utterly and only for Him- His slaves, owning no master other than Himself.”

F.B. Meyer

About This Quote

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

The quote urges total devotion to Christ, lamenting that believers give only a fraction of their lives and resources to Him.

In simple terms: Give all to Christ, not just a part.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully to Christ.

Themes

devotion faith sacrifice

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church fellowship
  • daily work
  • financial stewardship

Key Concepts

consecration spiritual economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you give more of your time to God?
  • What does true consecration look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty often limits complete surrender.

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