Believer Quote by Dallas Willard
“That's the secret of Jesus. You watch Jesus and you see he never did "withdraw" and then "attack." All of the time people wanted him to do it and in many ways, but he would not. Then to the body of believers he said, "This will show everyone that you are my disciples, if you love one another," but he had already said, "Love one another as I have loved you." So that's the model.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Cost of Discipleship, Dallas Willard, 1995
Jesus modeled love by consistently serving others instead of seeking retaliation, showing discipleship is rooted in self‑sacrificial love.
In simple terms: Jesus showed love through service, not retaliation.
Key Takeaway
Follow Christ’s example of self‑sacrificial love.
Themes
love
service
discipleship
nonviolence
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church community
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- mentoring
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
agape
modeling behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice self‑sacrificial love when provoked?
- What barriers stop you from serving others?
A Different Perspective
The ideal may be hard to sustain in hostile environments.
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