Accumulation Quote by Jen Hatmaker
“As Jesus explained, the right things have to die so the right things can live--we die to selfishness, greed, power, accumulation, prestige, and self-preservation, giving life to community, generosity, compassion, mercy, brotherhood, kindness, and love. The gospel will die in the toxic soil of self.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Community, Jen Hatmaker, 2020
Selfishness and personal ambition must be sacrificed for communal love and compassion to flourish.
In simple terms: Give up ego to nurture community.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize generosity over self‑interest.
Themes
selflessness
community
compassion
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal growth
- social activism
Key Concepts
ethical transformation
collective well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify personal habits that hinder community?
- What small act of generosity can you practice today?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest can be deeply ingrained, making sacrifice difficult.
