Church of christ Quote by George MacDonald
““I doubt if wickedness does half as much harm as sectarianism, whether it be the sectarianism of the church or of dissent, the sectarianism whose virtue is condescension, or the sectarianism whose vice is pride. Division has done more to hide Christ from the view of men, than all the infidelity that has ever been spoken. It is the half-Christian clergy of every denomination that are the main cause of the so-called failure of the Church of Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Golden Key by George MacDonald, 1867
Sectarianism creates division that obscures spiritual truth more than outright wickedness, especially when driven by pride or condescension.
In simple terms: Division hides faith more than sin.
Key Takeaway
Beware divisive attitudes.
Themes
religion
division
pride
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
critical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- church leadership
- personal reflection
- community building
Key Concepts
sectarianism
spiritual blindness
church politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride fuel division?
- What can foster unity in faith?
A Different Perspective
Divisions can also stem from genuine doctrinal differences, not just pride.
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