What you need to drive out an old passion, is a new…
![“What you need to drive out an old passion, is a new passion, a greater passion. What you need is an over-mastering positive passion. [...] Just as Rachel was Jacob's over-mastering passion, the passion of his life, Jesus is our "Rachel". To the degree, that you see Jesus on the cross, loosing…” quote by Timothy Keller](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/68e/timothy-keller-240_gospel_what-you-need-to-drive-out-an-old-passio_2661493.png)
““What you need to drive out an old passion, is a new passion, a greater passion. What you need is an over-mastering positive passion. [...] Just as Rachel was Jacob's over-mastering passion, the passion of his life, Jesus is our "Rachel". To the degree, that you see Jesus on the cross, loosing absolutely everything for you, He will become a beauty to you, He will become so beautiful in your eyes that you'll be able to change these things that control you now, they'll loose their power. Do you know how to work on your heart like that? It's only by rejoicing in and resting in what Jesus Christ has done for you. Then you can replace your idols. And if you really want to change and want to pound the Gospel more deeply into your heart - Jesus Christ must become your over-mastering positive passion.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Replacing old, limiting passions with a higher, Christ‑centered passion transforms the heart and frees one from idols.
In simple terms: Swap old passions for a Christ‑focused one.
Key Takeaway
Let Jesus be your ultimate passion.
Themes
faith
transformation
spiritual growth
overcoming idols
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
Christocentrism
passion
heart renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate a lasting Christ‑centered passion?
- What idols still hold power over you?
A Different Perspective
The new passion may be hard to sustain without community support.