Bless Quote by Dallas Willard
“The basic question 'will I obey Christ 's teaching?' is rarely taken as a serious issue. For example, to take one of Jesus' commands, that is relevant to contemporary life, I don't know of any church that actually teaches a church how to bless people who curse them, yet this is a clear command.”
About This Quote
Questions whether Christians truly follow Christ’s teachings, especially regarding forgiveness.
In simple terms: Calls for authentic practice of Jesus’ commands.
Key Takeaway
Examine and apply biblical teachings sincerely.
Themes
faith
ethics
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal conduct
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
scriptural obedience
forgiveness
moral integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice forgiveness?
- What barriers prevent you from obeying?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging to reconcile doctrine with modern contexts.
![“Do what Jesus says,... what he commands through his ministers who are in the Church [see 1 Cor 6:4]. Be subject to his vicars, your leaders, not only those who are gentle and kind, but even those who are overbearing [see 1 Pt 2:18].” quote by Bernard of Clairvaux](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/583/bernard-of-clairvaux-3845_church_do-what-jesus-says-what-he-commands-thro_2099669.jpg)
