Christ Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““The God of Jesus Christ has nothing to do with what God, as we imagine him, could do and ought to do. If we are to learn what God promises, and what he fulfils, we must persevere in quiet meditation on the life, sayings, deeds, sufferings, and death of Jesus.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937
Understanding God requires meditating on Jesus' life and teachings, not abstract ideas.
In simple terms: Know God through Jesus' example.
Key Takeaway
Meditate on Jesus' life for true insight.
Themes
faith
meditation
theology
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- Bible study
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Christology
spiritual discipline
scripture
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Jesus' suffering teach you?
- How can meditation shape daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Meditation alone may not address all doubts.
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