Our world can be moved Godward only by leaders who have…
“Our world can be moved Godward only by leaders who have shared to a deep degree the heartbreak as He looks in compassion and love on the world. Until you sense the suffering tears in the heart of God, until you share to some extent our Saviors suffering passion in Gethsemane, until you come close enough to God to enable the Spirit to yearn within you with His infinite and unutterable yearnings, you are not prepared to minister about the cross.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True ministry requires sharing in divine suffering and love, aligning one's spirit with God's compassion before preaching.
In simple terms: Ministry needs deep empathy with God's suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion before teaching faith.
Themes
spirituality
empathy
leadership
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal prayer
- counseling
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
sacrificial love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your empathy for others?
- What practices help you align with divine compassion?
A Different Perspective
Without personal experience of suffering, preaching may feel hollow.