Accountability Quote by Jim Wallis
“Faith can cut in so many ways. If you're penitent and not triumphal, it can move us to repentance and accountability and help us reach for something higher than ourselves. That can be a powerful thing, a thing that moves us beyond politics as usual, like Martin Luther King did. But when it's designed to certify our righteousness - that can be a dangerous thing. Then it pushes self criticism aside. There's no reflection.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Leadership Conference, 2015
Faith can inspire humility and higher purpose, but when used to certify righteousness it suppresses self‑criticism and reflection.
In simple terms: Faith can lift or blind.
Key Takeaway
Use faith to grow, not to judge.
Themes
faith
humility
politics
self‑criticism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community service
- political activism
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you let faith stop you from self‑examining?
- How can faith be a tool for humility?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be misused to avoid accountability.
