Acceptance Quote by David Platt
““Accept him? Do we really think Jesus needs our acceptance? Don’t we need him? Jesus is no longer one to be accepted or invited in but one who is infinitely worthy of our immediate and total surrender.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Worthy of Surrender,” 2018
He argues Jesus doesn’t need acceptance; rather, humanity must surrender to His infinite worth.
In simple terms: Jesus is inherently worthy.
Key Takeaway
Surrender to divine worth.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual surrender
theology
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Christology
divine worth
human dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender look like daily?
- How does this view affect personal identity?
A Different Perspective
May alienate those uncomfortable with surrender.
