Brethren Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““If you scorn the fellowship of the brethren, you reject the call of Jesus Christ, and thus your solitude can only be hurtful to you.””
About This Quote
Source Theology: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937
Rejecting Christian fellowship harms one's spiritual health and isolates the soul.
In simple terms: Turning away from community hurts you.
Key Takeaway
Stay connected to your faith community.
Themes
faith
community
spiritual health
isolation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church groups
- small study circles
- online faith forums
- volunteer service
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
social belonging
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does fellowship mean to you?
- How can you support isolated believers?
A Different Perspective
Some may feel forced to conform; community can be exclusive.
