Action Quote by E. Stanley Jones
“In conversion you are not attached primarily to an order, nor to an institution, nor a movement, nor a set of beliefs, nor a code of action - you are attached primarily to a Person, and secondarily to these other things.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “In Conversion” by E. Stanley Jones, 1930s
True conversion centers on a personal relationship with a divine Person, with other affiliations secondary.
In simple terms: Person over institutions.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal relationship.
Themes
faith
relationships
priorities
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church involvement
- social movements
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does personal faith look like for you?
- How do you balance relationships and beliefs?
A Different Perspective
May downplay the value of community.
