Church Quote by Aiden Wilson Tozer
“Always the most revealing thing about the church is her idea of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Purpose of God by Aiden Wilson Tozer, 1905
The church’s definition of God reveals its core values and priorities.
In simple terms: Church doctrine shows what it truly values.
Key Takeaway
Examine what your institution says about its deity.
Themes
religion
identity
institutional critique
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theological
observational
When to use this quote
- church services
- faith discussions
- academic study
Key Concepts
theology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith community define God?
- What does that definition say about its values?
A Different Perspective
Religious institutions may hide contradictions behind doctrine.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
