Character Quote by Francis Chan
“A person who is obsessed with Jesus is more concerned with his or her character than comfort. Obsessed people know that true joy doesn't depend on circumstances or environment; it is a gift that must be chosen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God (James 1:2-4).”
About This Quote
Source Book: Crazy Love by Francis Chan, 2011
Obsessing over Jesus shifts focus from comfort to character, seeing joy as a divine gift chosen and cultivated.
In simple terms: Obsessing about Jesus makes character matter more than comfort.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize character over comfort.
Themes
faith
character
joy
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- practicing daily devotion
- choosing gratitude
- cultivating character
Key Concepts
spiritual discipline
gift of joy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain joy during trials?
- What practices help you focus on character?
A Different Perspective
Joy may be hard to sustain in suffering.
![“A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be 'humble enough,' and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known [Matthew 5:16].” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b8/francis-chan-548_battle_a-person-who-is-obsessed-with-jesus-know_1202635.jpg)
