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“Tony Campolo, back at Eastern College: “Jesus never says to the poor, ‘Come find the church,’ but he says to those of us in the church, ‘Go into the world and find the poor, hungry, homeless, imprisoned,’ Jesus in his disguises.” quote by Shane Claiborne
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““Tony Campolo, back at Eastern College: “Jesus never says to the poor, ‘Come find the church,’ but he says to those of us in the church, ‘Go into the world and find the poor, hungry, homeless, imprisoned,’ Jesus in his disguises.””

Shane Claiborne

About This Quote

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

Jesus calls believers to actively seek and serve the marginalized rather than waiting for them to come to the church.

In simple terms: Serve the poor, not the other way around.

Key Takeaway

Go out and help those in need.

Themes

service compassion social justice

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational ethical

When to use this quote

  • community outreach
  • homeless shelters
  • prison ministry
  • faith activism

Key Concepts

Christian ethics missiology solidarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify needs in your community?
  • What barriers stop you from serving?
A Different Perspective

May personal safety concerns limit outreach.

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