Sermon on the mount Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““To deal with the word of Jesus otherwise than by doing it is to give him the lie. It is to deny the Sermon on the Mount and to say No to his word...That is why as soon as the hurricane begins we lose the word, and find that we have never really believed it. The word we had was not Christ's, but a word we had wrested from him and made our own by reflecting on it instead of doing it.””
About This Quote
It argues that merely speaking about Jesus without living his teachings is falsehood, equating inaction with denial of his message.
In simple terms: Talking about faith without acting on it is dishonest.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with spoken beliefs.
Themes
faith
integrity
action
Mood
introspective
motivational
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- community leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
authenticity
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you embody your beliefs daily?
- What obstacles prevent you from acting on faith?
A Different Perspective
Living out teachings can be difficult in hostile contexts.
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