Surely those who know the great passionate heart of…
““Surely those who know the great passionate heart of Jehovah must deny their own loves to share in the expression of His. Consider the call from the Throne above, "Go ye," and from round about, "Come over and help us," and even the call from the damned souls below, "Send Lazarus to my brothers, that they come not to this place." Impelled, then, by these voices, I dare not stay home while Quichuas perish. So what if the well-fed church in the homeland needs stirring? They have the Scriptures, Moses, and the Prophets, and a whole lot more. Their condemnation is written on their bank books and in the dust on their Bible covers. American believers have sold their lives to the service of Mammon, and God has His rightful way of dealing with those who succumb to the spirit of Laodicea.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A believer must prioritize divine mission over personal comfort, responding to divine and human pleas for aid despite societal complacency.
In simple terms: Put God’s mission before personal ease.
Key Takeaway
Answer the divine call.
Themes
mission
faith
self-sacrifice
socialjustice
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- mission trips
- church leadership
- charitable work
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
theology
call to service
spiritual urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal needs with divine calling?
- What are the risks of ignoring local community needs?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting personal responsibilities can cause burnout and neglect of local duties.