--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: who are the great Christians of all time?…" description: "\"“who are the great Christians of all time? Well, list them! Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Huss, Whitefield, Wesley, Spurgeon...what am I doing? I'm listin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/anonymous-1_christianity_who-are-the-great-christians-of-all-time_220296.jpg" --- # who are the great Christians of all time? Well, list them!… ![“who are the great Christians of all time? Well, list them! Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Huss, Whitefield, Wesley, Spurgeon...what am I doing? I'm listing ministers! Preachers! Professional theologians! And we think those are the great Christians of all time. And Jesus is saying, ‘No, that's not how…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/anonymous-1_christianity_who-are-the-great-christians-of-all-time_220296.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/anonymous-1_christianity_who-are-the-great-christians-of-all-time_220296.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/anonymous-1_christianity_who-are-the-great-christians-of-all-time_220296.jpg) > ““who are the great Christians of all time? Well, list them! Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Huss, Whitefield, Wesley, Spurgeon...what am I doing? I'm listing ministers! Preachers! Professional theologians! And we think those are the great Christians of all time. And Jesus is saying, ‘No, that's not how you measure greatness in the kingdom of God.’ He says, ‘Let Me tell you, let Me tell you what greatness is like. Whoever gives a cup of water to drink, whoever gives a cup of water to drink because he belongs to Christ will by no means lost his reward.’ A cup of cold water! ========== Mark 9.38-42 For or Against First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Greatness in God's kingdom is measured by humble service, not status or fame. Simple acts of kindness reflect true greatness. **In simple terms:** True greatness is humble service. Key Takeaway Serve others modestly. Themes humility service kingdom greatness faith Mood reflective inspirational humble Type scriptural motivational ethical When to use this quote - church volunteering - helping neighbors - small daily acts of kindness - community support Key Concepts Christian ethics selfless giving kingdom values Questions to Reflect On - How can you serve others without seeking recognition? - What small acts of kindness can you practice daily? 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