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Jesus never says to the poor: ‘come find the church’, but…

“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.” quote by Tony Campolo
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“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.”

Tony Campolo

About This Quote

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

Christ calls believers to leave comfort and seek those in need, emphasizing active compassion over institutional worship.

In simple terms: Go out to help the marginalized.

Key Takeaway

Actively serve the poor.

Themes

compassion service mission

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

spiritual social

When to use this quote

  • mission trips
  • community outreach
  • volunteering
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

Christian ethics social justice practical faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we sustain long‑term service?
  • What barriers prevent outreach?
A Different Perspective

Compassion must be balanced with personal well‑being.

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