Christian Quote by J. Gresham Machen
““The Christian cannot be satisfied so long as any human activity is either opposed to Christianity or out of all connection with Christianity. Christianity must pervade not merely all nations, but also all of human thought. The Christian cannot therefore be indifferent to any branch of ernest human endeavor. It must all be brought into some relation to the gospel. It must be studied either in order to be demonstrated false or else in order to be made useful to the kingdom of God. The church must not only seek to conquer every man for Christ, but also the whole of the man.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Christianity and Liberalism, 1923
Christians should integrate faith into all aspects of human activity, not remain indifferent.
In simple terms: Faith must influence all human endeavors.
Key Takeaway
Engage faith in daily life.
Themes
religion
philosophy
culture
ethics
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- personal conduct
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
theology
holistic worldview
gospel integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith coexist with diverse societies?
- What are limits of religious influence?
A Different Perspective
Balancing faith with pluralism can be challenging.
