All of history is moving toward one great goal, the…
“All of history is moving toward one great goal, the white-hot worship of God and his Son among all the peoples of the earth. Missions exists because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man… When this age is over, and the countless millions of the redeemed fall on their faces before the throne of God, missions will be no more. It is a temporary necessity. But worship abides forever.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The ultimate purpose of human history is worship of God, with missions being a temporary means to that end.
In simple terms: Worship is the final goal, missions are temporary.
Focus on worship, not just mission work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church planting
- evangelism
- personal devotion
- global outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does worship shape your view of mission?
- Can missions exist without worship?
Missions may be seen as insufficient without deep worship.