Christianity Quote by Donald Miller
![“The problem with Christian culture is we think of love as a commodity. We use it like money. [...] If something is doing something for us, offering us something, be it gifts, time, popularity, or what have you, we feel they have value, we feel they are worth something to us. I could see it so…” quote by Donald Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/827/donald-miller-607_christianity_the-problem-with-christian-culture-is-we_273082.jpg)
““The problem with Christian culture is we think of love as a commodity. We use it like money. [...] If something is doing something for us, offering us something, be it gifts, time, popularity, or what have you, we feel they have value, we feel they are worth something to us. I could see it so clearly, and I could see it in the pages of my life. This was the thing that had smelled so rotten all these years. I used love like money. The church used love like money. With love, we withheld affirmation from the people who did not agree with us, but we lavishly financed the ones who did.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller, 2009
The quote critiques treating love as a transactional commodity, where affection is given or withheld based on perceived value or agreement.
In simple terms: Love is being used like money, given only when it feels worthwhile.
Key Takeaway
Stop treating love as a transaction.
Themes
relationships
faith
authenticity
values
community
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
social.
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal relationships
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian culture
transactional love
conditional acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you currently measure love in your life?
- What would change if you gave love unconditionally?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot be fully measured or exchanged like currency; genuine affection resists quantification.
