Bible Quote by John Mark Comer
““Scripture is first and foremost a story. And it’s a story about God. We want to make it a story about us—about how to get ahead in life or have great sex or up our portfolio or just be happy. And there are all sorts of “success principles” in the Bible, but honestly, that’s just not what the story is about. If you strip the Bible down to the core, it’s a story about God, and about how we as people relate to God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom by John Mark Comer, 2020
The Bible’s primary purpose is to convey a narrative about God and humanity’s relationship with Him, not to serve as a self‑help manual for personal success.
In simple terms: The Bible tells God’s story, not a personal success guide.
Key Takeaway
Focus on the relationship with God rather than using the Bible for personal gain.
Themes
faith
purpose
interpretation
spirituality
relationships
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
- reading groups
Key Concepts
theology
narrative
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing the Bible as a story change your personal expectations?
- What aspects of your life might you re‑evaluate in light of this perspective?
A Different Perspective
It can be tempting to extract self‑help advice, which may dilute its theological depth.
![“JANUARY 24 He Will Reward You So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord…” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/40b/joyce-meyer-123_end-time_january-24-he-will-reward-you-so-repent_2125143.jpg)
