Business Quote by Arthur Middleton
“The evil of the Church is the doing of Church work in a spirit of business, something to be got through. The only way to avoid this is for the priest to be instant in prayer. If he is not, he will lose that touch of the supernatural, without which he has no right to be a priest at all.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Unknown (theological treatise)
Clergy who treat religious duties as business lose spiritual authenticity; constant prayer preserves sacred connection.
In simple terms: Priests must stay spiritually focused, not business‑like.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize prayer over profit.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
religion
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- missionary work
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
clerical duty
materialism
prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clergy balance material responsibilities with spiritual integrity?
- What practices sustain a prayerful life?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical needs of congregations.
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