First love Quote by Eric Metaxas
““God was all powerful and omniscient, and he alone defined truth and indeed was truth. But he did not assert that power in a way that ever smacked of power in the worldly sense. He had always and ever shown himself in weakness. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Jesus died on the cross for those who had mocked and rejected him. God did not crush us but showed us mercy, and Luther could see that the church had not adopted this view, but had itself become wed to worldly power. It took money that was not its own and burned those who disagreed with what it taught. Luther was trying to call the church back to its true roots, to a biblical idea of a merciful God who did not demand that we obey but who first loved us and first made us righteous before he expected us to live righteously.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Reformation: A History” by Eric Metaxas, 2019
True power lies in mercy and humility, not worldly dominance; religious institutions should reflect divine compassion.
In simple terms: Mercy, not power, defines true authority.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and compassion.
Themes
theology
power
humility
mercy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- political activism
- social justice
Key Concepts
institutional reform
spiritual leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions prioritize mercy?
- What obstacles hinder compassionate leadership?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions often resist humility.
