Broken Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Innumerable times a whole Christian community has broken down because it had sprung from a wish dream… Every human wish dream that is injected into the Christian community is a hindrance to genuine community and must be banished if genuine community is to survive. He who loves his dream of a community more than the Christian community itself becomes a destroyer of the latter, even though his personal intentions may be ever so honest and earnest and sacrificial.”
About This Quote
Personal visions can undermine communal unity; true community must prioritize collective over individual dreams.
In simple terms: Community over personal dreams.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize collective health.
Themes
community
humility
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- group dynamics
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
sociology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal vision with community needs?
- When should personal dreams be set aside?
A Different Perspective
Individual passion can inspire positive change.
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