[Concerning the Word preached:] Do we prize it in our…
![“[Concerning the Word preached:] Do we prize it in our judgments? Do we receive in into our hearts? Do we fear the loss of the Word preached more than the loss of peace and trade? Is it the removal of the ark that troubles us? Again, do we attend to the Word with reverential devotion? When the…” quote by Thomas Watson](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/112/thomas-watson-4209_ark_concerning-the-word-preached-do-we-prize_2264165.jpg)
“[Concerning the Word preached:] Do we prize it in our judgments? Do we receive in into our hearts? Do we fear the loss of the Word preached more than the loss of peace and trade? Is it the removal of the ark that troubles us? Again, do we attend to the Word with reverential devotion? When the judge is giving the charge on the bench, all attend. When the Word is preached, the great God is giving us his charge. Do we listen to it as to a matter of life and death? This is a good sign that we love the Word.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage urges believers to value the preached Word above worldly concerns, treating it as vital to spiritual life.
In simple terms: Treat God's teachings as essential, not optional.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize listening to Scripture.
Themes
faith
priorities
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
biblical
exhortational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal study
- decision making
- crisis response
Key Concepts
reverence
authority
life and death
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance material concerns with spiritual listening?
- What would change if you treated Scripture as life‑or‑death?
A Different Perspective
Worldly pressures can distract from spiritual focus.