Be good Quote by David Platt
“Whereas disinfecting Christians involves isolating them and teaching them to be good, discipling Christians involves propelling Christians into the world to risk their lives for the sake of others. Now the world is our focus, and we gauge success in the church not on the hundreds or thousands whom we can get into our buildings but on the hundreds or thousands who are leaving our buildings to take on the world with the disciples they are making”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Follow Me: A Call to Die," David Platt, 2015
He contrasts caring for believers inside church with sending them out to serve, urging outward‑focused discipleship
In simple terms: Discipleship means sending believers into the world, not just keeping them safe
Key Takeaway
Send followers out to serve others
Themes
mission
service
risk
outward focus
Mood
challenging
hopeful
Type
theological
missional
When to use this quote
- church planting
- short‑term missions
- community outreach
Key Concepts
kingdom theology
missional living
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches nurture both care and sending?
- What structures support sustainable outreach?
A Different Perspective
Balancing safety and risk can be difficult for congregations
