Because our Savior lives, we do not use the symbol of His…
““Because our Savior lives, we do not use the symbol of His death as the symbol of our faith. But what shall we use? No sign, no work of art, no representation of form is adequate to express the glory and the wonder of the Living Christ. He told us what that symbol should be when He said, ‘If ye love me, keep my commandments’ (John 14:15). As His followers, we cannot do a mean or shoddy or ungracious thing without tarnishing His image. Nor can we do a good and gracious and generous act without burnishing more brightly the symbol of Him whose name we have taken upon ourselves. And so our lives must become a meaningful expression, the symbol of our declaration of our testimony of the Living Christ, the Eternal Son of the Living God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is expressed through obedience and good deeds, which become living symbols of Christ’s teachings.
In simple terms: Live Christ’s teachings by obeying and doing good.
Key Takeaway
Obey and serve; become Christ’s symbol.
Themes
faith
obedience
service
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church service
- charitable work
- personal discipleship
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
symbolic living
testimony
spiritual integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions best reflect your faith?
- How do you handle conflicts between belief and behavior?
A Different Perspective
Obedience may be challenged by personal doubts.