Christ Quote by Benjamin E. Mays
“It isn't more light we need, it isn't more truth, and it isn't more scientific data. It is more Christ, more courage, more spiritual insight to act on the light we have.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Action, 1975
True progress requires more than data; it needs Christ, courage, and spiritual insight to act.
In simple terms: Faith and courage outweigh information.
Key Takeaway
Act on spiritual insight.
Themes
faith
courage
spirituality
action
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- personal decision‑making
- public speaking
Key Concepts
theology
ethical leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual resources guide your actions?
- How can courage be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Data can still be valuable.
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