Bible Quote by Jen Hatmaker
““We don't see the New Testament church hoarding the feast for themselves, gorging, getting fatter and fatter and asking for more; more bible studies, more sermons, more programs, classes, training, conferences, information, more feasting for us. At some point, the church stopped living the bible and decided just to study it, culling the feast parts and whitewashing the fast parts. We are addicted to the buffet, skillfully discarding the costly discipleship required after consuming. The feast is supposed to sustain the fast, but we go back for seconds and thirds and fourths, stuffed to the brim and fat with inactivity.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Feast and Fast” by Jen Hatmaker, 2020
The quote warns that modern churches prioritize endless programs and studies over lived discipleship, treating faith like a buffet that satisfies cravings but neglects the necessary discipline of fasting.
In simple terms: Churches focus on programs, ignoring true discipleship.
Key Takeaway
Balance study with lived practice.
Themes
faith
discipleship
community
consumerism
Mood
reflective
critical
inspirational
Type
expository
cautionary
theological
When to use this quote
- church small groups
- personal spiritual growth
- leadership training
- volunteering
- mission trips
Key Concepts
spiritual discipline
church culture
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate study with action?
- What habits keep you from “feasting” without fasting?
A Different Perspective
Programs alone cannot replace the transformative work of disciplined practice.
