Discipleship Quote by Anonymous
““in our younger days we actually thought that discipleship would get easier as we grew older and more mature; but the reality is that it actually gets more difficult, because Satan has an arsenal, the like of which we only glimpse in his ability to bring us down. ‘Lay your hands,’ Jesus is saying, ‘on this sin's throat and don't release the pressure until it stops breathing.’ That's The How. Put it to death. Sever that right arm if necessary; pluck out that right eye if necessary; sever that foot if necessary; because the most important thing of all, the most important thing of all is walking in the pathway of godliness and holiness.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious teaching, unknown source
Spiritual growth becomes harder with age because evil forces intensify; one must aggressively confront sin.
In simple terms: Spiritual battle gets tougher; fight sin aggressively.
Key Takeaway
Take decisive action against sin.
Themes
spirituality
discipline
struggle
Mood
serious
determined
Type
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
spiritual warfare
self‑control
holiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What sin do you struggle with most?
- How can you balance compassion with firmness?
A Different Perspective
Aggressive metaphors may alienate gentle seekers.
