Christianity Quote by Jay E. Adams
““The problem in counseling is to bring Christian counselees to full recognition of the glorious reality of the eternal inheritance. The present, as a result, will be strongly conditioned by the future. This great hope and assurance provides a foundational motivation to make the present approximate the reality of the future.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Competent Christian Counseling, 1975
Counseling should align present actions with the hopeful future promised by faith.
In simple terms: Faith‑based hope guides present choices.
Key Takeaway
Live for future inheritance.
Themes
faith
hope
counseling
Mood
encouraging
spiritual
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- pastoral care
- life planning
- goal setting
- spiritual mentoring
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
future orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hope shape your daily actions?
- What future vision motivates you?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on future may neglect present realities.
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