Children Quote by A.W. Tozer
““It is now common practice in most evangelical churches to offer the people, especially the young people, a maximum of entertainment and a minimum of serious instruction. It is scarcely possible in most places to get anyone to attend a meeting where the only attraction is God. One can only conclude that God's professed children are bored with Him, for they must be wooed to meeting with a stick of striped candy in the form of religious movies, games and refreshments.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Pursuit of God, 1955
Entertainment often replaces deep teaching in churches, leaving people disengaged from spiritual depth.
In simple terms: Fun replaces depth in worship.
Key Takeaway
Balance fun with serious teaching.
Themes
faith
engagement
education
entertainment
youth
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- church services
- youth groups
- religious education
- media ministries
Key Concepts
spiritual neglect
cultural adaptation
religious pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches make God compelling without cheap thrills?
- What deeper teachings are being missed?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on entertainment can dilute doctrine.
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