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Christian Quote by D.L. Moody

“All church members ought to be third class passengers—ready to dismount and push all together, and push with a will. That was John Wesley’s definition of a church—“All at it, and always at it.” Every Christian ought to be a worker. He need not be a preacher, he need not be an evangelist, to be…” quote by D.L. Moody
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““All church members ought to be third class passengers—ready to dismount and push all together, and push with a will. That was John Wesley’s definition of a church—“All at it, and always at it.” Every Christian ought to be a worker. He need not be a preacher, he need not be an evangelist, to be useful. He””

D.L. Moody

About This Quote

Source Sermon: John Wesley’s Church Definition, 1880

All members should actively contribute, not just preach, embodying collective effort.

In simple terms: Everyone should work together.

Key Takeaway

Participate actively in community.

Themes

community service collective effort participation faith

Mood

encouraging inclusive

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church activities
  • mission trips
  • local outreach

Key Concepts

Ecclesiology volunteerism teamwork

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance roles?
  • What supports active participation?
A Different Perspective

Not all members may have capacity to contribute equally.

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