Little girl Quote by Jim Cymbala
““Carol and I have found that unless God baptizes us with fresh outpourings of love, we would leave New York City yesterday! We don’t live in this crowded, ill-mannered, violent city because we like it. Whenever I meet or read about a guy who has sexually abused a little girl, I’m tempted in my flesh to throw him out a fifth-story window. This isn’t an easy place for love to flourish. But Christ died for that man. What could ever change him? What could ever replace the lust and violence in his heart? He isn’t likely to read the theological commentaries on my bookshelves. He desperately needs to be surprised by the power of a loving, almighty God. If the Spirit is not keeping my heart in line with my doctrine, something crucial is missing. I can affirm the existence of Jesus Christ all I want, but in order to be effective, he must come alive in my life in a way that even the pedophile, the prostitute, and the pusher can see.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Preaching at Times Square Church, New York, 2015
The speaker argues that personal transformation through divine love is essential to confront and change deep moral failures in society.
In simple terms: Love from God must change hearts to stop violence.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine spiritual renewal.
Themes
faith
redemption
violence
society
transformation
Mood
hopeful
urgent
reflective
Type
theological
motivational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- community outreach
- justice reform
- rehabilitation
- public preaching
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual renewal
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be demonstrated to those who harm others?
- What role does personal faith play in societal healing?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may resist change without tangible evidence of love.
