High places Quote by Jim Elliot
““We are so utterly ordinary, so commonplace, while we profess to know a Power the Twentieth Century does not reckon with. But we are "harmless," and therefore unharmed. We are spiritual pacifists, non-militants, conscientious objectors in this battle-to-the-death with principalities and powers in high places. Meekness must be had for contact with men, but brass, outspoken boldness is required to take part in the comradeship of the Cross. We are "sideliners" -- coaching and criticizing the real wrestlers while content to sit by and leave the enemies of God unchallenged. The world cannot hate us, we are too much like its own. Oh that God would make us dangerous!””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Call to Spiritual Warfare”, 1956
The quote critiques complacent faith that stays passive while claiming spiritual authority, urging believers to become active and bold in confronting evil.
In simple terms: Faith should be active, not just harmless.
Key Takeaway
Become courageous in spiritual battles.
Themes
faith
activism
spirituality
courage
complacency
Mood
reflective
challenging
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- social justice activism
- personal spiritual growth
Key Concepts
spiritual warfare
ethical responsibility
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers balance meekness with necessary boldness?
- What does it mean to be “dangerous” for God?
![“[In mountaineering, if] we look for private experience rather than public history, even getting to the top becomes an optional narrative rather than the main point, and those who only wander in high places become part of the story.” quote by Rebecca Solnit](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e6/rebecca-solnit-569_high-places_in-mountaineering-if-we-look-for-private_78831.jpg)
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