Bible Quote by A.W. Tozer
““Unfortunately, the ten-cent-store Jesus being preached now by many men is not the Jesus that will come to judge the world. This plastic, painted Christ who has no spine and no justice, but is a soft and pliant friend to everybody, if He is the only Christ, then we might as well close our books, bar our doors and make a bakery or garage out of our church buildings. The popular Christ being preached now is not the Christ of God nor the Christ of the Bible nor the Christ we must deal with finally. For the Christ that we deal with has eyes as a flame of fire. And His feet are like burnished brass; and out of His mouth cometh a sharp two-edged sword (see Rev. 1:14-16). He will be the judge of humanity. You can leave your loved ones in His hands knowing that He Himself suffered, knowing that He knows all, no mistakes can be made, there can be no miscarriage of justice, because He knows all that can be known... Jesus Christ our Lord, the judge with the flaming eyes, is the one with whom we must deal. We cannot escape it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer, 1948
The quote warns against a diluted, comforting image of Christ, emphasizing that true Jesus is a righteous judge with fire‑like eyes and a sharp sword, demanding accountability.
In simple terms: True Christ is a just judge, not a soft friend.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the demanding nature of divine justice.
Themes
faith
justice
authenticity
spirituality
Mood
solemn
challenging
Type
theological
exhortational
When to use this quote
- church preaching
- personal devotion
- public worship
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
biblical literalism
iconoclasm
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your view of Christ affect your moral choices?
- What risks arise from a softened image of Jesus?
A Different Perspective
A comforting, non‑judgmental Christ may lead to complacency.
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