Christ Quote by John Piper
“Don't wait for a feeling or love in order to share Christ with a stranger. You already love your heavenly Father, and you know that this stranger is created by Him, but separated from Him... so take those first steps in evangelism because you love God. It is not primarily out of compassion for humanity that we share our faith or pray for the lost; it is first of all, love for God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Evangelism and Love, John Piper, 2015
Sharing faith should stem from love for God, not merely compassion for people; act on that love first.
In simple terms: Share faith because you love God.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love for God in evangelism.
Themes
faith
love
evangelism
motivation
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal testimony
- daily conversations
- mission trips
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love for God inspire compassionate action?
- What practical steps can you take today?
A Different Perspective
Compassion for humanity is also valuable and should not be ignored.
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