God life Quote by John Ortberg
““People will look different when I see them with God. People are a huge part of the “with God” life, because we have to live with people. We have to interact with them. How we get along with people says a lot about where our soul rests. When we are living with God, we will see people as God sees them. If I’m aware God is here with me, and God is looking at you at the same moment I’m looking at you, it will change how I respond to you. Instead of seeing you as the annoying server at McDonald’s who messed up my order, I will see you as someone God loved enough to send his Son to die on your behalf. I will see you as a real person who got up dreading going to work, dealing with impatient customers, being on her feet all day. In other words, I will no longer see you as everyone else sees you. This is exactly what Paul is after when he says, “From now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view.” From now on, now that my soul is centered with God in Jesus, I won’t look at people the same way.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Living with God”, John Ortberg, 2015
Seeing others through a divine lens transforms interactions, fostering compassion and humility.
In simple terms: View people as God sees them.
Practice empathy and divine perspective.
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When to use this quote
- customer service
- family gatherings
- church community
- conflict resolution
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing others as loved change your reactions?
- What steps help maintain this view?
Changing perception may be difficult without consistent spiritual practice.