Benign Quote by David F. Wells
“The fundamental problem in the evangelical world today is that God rests too inconsequentially upon the church. His truth is too distant, His grace is too ordinary, His judgment is too benign, His gospel is too easy, and His Christ is too common.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Imagination, 1999
The evangelical church has become too detached from God's power, making faith feel ordinary and unchallenging.
In simple terms: Faith feels too ordinary and distant.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, transformative experiences of God.
Themes
faith
church
spirituality
culture
challenge
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
critical
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- community outreach
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
ecclesiology
modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches make divine truth feel vital?
- What practices revive a sense of awe?
A Different Perspective
May dilute the church's relevance and alienate believers seeking depth.
