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I pray that the Lord might crown this year with His…

“I pray that the Lord might crown this year with His goodness and in the coming one give you a hallowed dare-devil spirit in lifting the biting sword of Truth, consuming you with a passion that is called by the cultured citizen of Christendom 'fanaticism', but known to God as that saint ly madness…” quote by Jim Elliot
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“I pray that the Lord might crown this year with His goodness and in the coming one give you a hallowed dare-devil spirit in lifting the biting sword of Truth, consuming you with a passion that is called by the cultured citizen of Christendom 'fanaticism', but known to God as that saint ly madness that led His Son through bloody sweat and hot tears to agony on a rude Cross...and Glory!”

Jim Elliot

About This Quote

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

A prayer for divine courage to confront truth, even if it seems fanatical, recognizing that true zeal can be both holy and intense.

In simple terms: Ask for boldness in truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek passionate, righteous conviction.

Themes

faith courage truth zeal

Mood

hopeful intense

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • social activism
  • personal reflection
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

spiritual fervor martyrdom religious devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What distinguishes holy zeal from harmful fanaticism?
  • How can one balance passion with humility?
A Different Perspective

Extreme zeal can be misinterpreted as fanaticism.

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