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“For now we see the beauty of God through a glass, darkly, but then face to face; now we appreciate only in part, but then we shall affirm and appreciate God, even as the living God has affirmed and appreciated us. So now our tasks are worship, mission, and management, these three; but the greatest…” quote by N. T. Wright
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“For now we see the beauty of God through a glass, darkly, but then face to face; now we appreciate only in part, but then we shall affirm and appreciate God, even as the living God has affirmed and appreciated us. So now our tasks are worship, mission, and management, these three; but the greatest of these is worship.”

N. T. Wright

About This Quote

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

Human understanding of God is partial now, but ultimate revelation will be full, making worship the highest priority among mission and management.

In simple terms: We see God partially now, fully later.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize worship above tasks.

Themes

theology spirituality worship mission management

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • personal devotion
  • mission planning
  • organizational oversight

Key Concepts

eschatology divine revelation faith practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does worship shape daily actions?
  • What is the balance between worship and work?
A Different Perspective

It may undervalue practical mission work in the present.

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