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“It is only a matter of time till the reality of the rest of the world comes home. And all the while we are called by Christ to go to them, love them, sacrifice for them, bring the gospel to them. The Great Commission is not child’s play. It is costly. Very costly.” quote by John Piper
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““It is only a matter of time till the reality of the rest of the world comes home. And all the while we are called by Christ to go to them, love them, sacrifice for them, bring the gospel to them. The Great Commission is not child’s play. It is costly. Very costly.””

John Piper

About This Quote

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

The call to evangelize is serious, demanding love, sacrifice, and high cost.

In simple terms: Evangelism is demanding and costly.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the cost, act with love.

Themes

faith mission sacrifice cost commitment

Mood

serious determined hopeful

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • mission trips
  • local outreach
  • personal evangelism
  • church planting

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine Great Commission cost of discipleship

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to bear the cost of sharing faith?
  • How does love motivate sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone can bear the personal cost; some may feel called differently.

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