Christianity Quote by Elyse Fitzpatrick
““And we neglect the glorious gospel when we fail to recognize his preeminence. How frequently we forget that everything is for him and about him. We forget that he is to be first, in our honor and in our worship. Whenever the gospel slips from our conscious thought, our religion becomes all about our performance, and then we think everything that happens or will ever happen isa bout us. When I forget the incarnation, sinless life, death, resurrection, and ascension, I quickly believe that I'm supposed to be the unrivaled supreme, and matchless one. It's at this point that I'm particularly in need of an intravenous dose of gospel truth. He is preeminent.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Preeminence of Christ, 2023
The quote warns that forgetting Christ’s central role turns worship into self‑focused performance, leading to pride and spiritual emptiness.
In simple terms: Forgetting Christ makes faith self‑centered.
Key Takeaway
Keep Christ first in worship.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church preaching
- Bible study groups
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Christocentrism
pride
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you daily remind yourself of Christ’s preeminence?
- What practices keep your worship Christ‑centered?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting Christ can still happen in busy lives.
![“Unless we're very intentional about meditating on these truths [that show God's love], they slip from our thoughts like misty dreams that evaporate in the morning light. That's why Luther said we must take heed then, to embrace...the love and kindness of God...[and to] daily excercise [our] faith…” quote by Elyse Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/025/elyse-fitzpatrick-19135_doubt_unless-we-re-very-intentional-about-medi_259795.jpg)
