Bible Quote by Emily C. Heath
““We must reacquaint ourselves with the Scriptures, learning to read them in life-giving ways. Truly, many of us have been deeply hurt by those who have used the Bible to tear us down. It is tempting to respond by walking away entirely from what hurts us. But if we do that, we are ceding to the fundamentalist and literalist Christians of this world our birthright and inheritance. Instead, progressive Christianity must help seekers to fall in love with Scripture. We must teach ways in which Scripture can both be read with twenty-first-century eyes and yet also be cherished as timeless. Scripture””
About This Quote
Source Book: Progressive Christianity: A New Way Forward, Emily C. Heath, 2020
The quote urges believers to re‑engage with the Bible in a compassionate, modern manner, rejecting hurtful literalism while preserving its timeless value.
In simple terms: Read the Bible with love and modern insight.
Key Takeaway
Embrace Scripture with both reverence and contemporary relevance.
Themes
faith
interpretation
healing
progressivism
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- church study groups
- personal devotion
- seminar teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
hermeneutics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance tradition with modern relevance?
- What practices help heal biblical trauma?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that any modern reinterpretation dilutes core doctrines.
