Christ Quote by Ellen G. White
“Has God no living church? He has a church, but it is the church militant, not the church triumphant. We are sorry that there are defective members, that there are tares amid the wheat. . . . Although there are evils existing in the church, and will be until the end of the world, the church in these last days is to be the light of the world that is polluted and demoralized by sin. The church, enfeebled and defective, needing to be reproved, warned, and counseled, is the only object upon earth upon which Christ bestows His supreme regard.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Controversy, 1888
The church is imperfect yet essential, serving as a light despite flaws and challenges.
In simple terms: Church is flawed but vital.
Key Takeaway
Support and improve the community.
Themes
faith
redemption
community
spiritual struggle
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
theological
When to use this quote
- worship
- mission work
- counseling
- church leadership
Key Concepts
ecclesiology
theology
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers address internal flaws?
- What role does hope play in a struggling church?
A Different Perspective
Human sin limits perfection.
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