Skip to content

Don’t get impatient with others. Remember how God dealt…

“Don’t get impatient with others. Remember how God dealt with you—with patience and with gentleness. But never water down the truth of God. Let it have its way and never apologize for it. Jesus said, “Go . . . and make disciples . . .” (Matthew 28:19), not, “Make converts to your own thoughts and…” quote by Oswald Chambers
Download Open image
““ Don’t get impatient with others. Remember how God dealt with you—with patience and with gentleness. But never water down the truth of God. Let it have its way and never apologize for it. Jesus said, “Go . . . and make disciples . . .” (Matthew 28:19), not, “Make converts to your own thoughts and opinions.””

Oswald Chambers

About This Quote

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

Patience and gentleness should guide interactions, yet truth must be upheld without compromise.

In simple terms: Be gentle, stay truthful.

Key Takeaway

Speak truth with patience and humility.

Themes

faith patience truth gentleness missionary

Mood

spiritual instructional

Type

reflective guiding

When to use this quote

  • church counseling
  • personal evangelism
  • teaching
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology ethics communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one convey truth without seeming harsh?
  • When is gentleness more effective than directness?
A Different Perspective

Rigid truth can alienate; balance is needed.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Oswald Chambers

Explore all 922 Oswald Chambers quotes

More Disciples quotes

Browse all 264 Disciples quotes