Bread Quote by John Piper
“Therefore bread was created for the glory of Christ. Hunger and thirst were created for the glory of Christ. And fasting was created for the glory of Christ. Which means that bread magnifies Christ in two ways: by being eaten with gratitude for his goodness, and by being forfeited out of hunger for God himself. When we eat, we taste the emblem of our heavenly food—the Bread of Life. And when we fast we say, “I love the Reality above the emblem.” In the heart of the saint both eating and fasting are worship. Both magnify Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Bread of Life, John Piper, 2006
Bread, thirst, and fasting are presented as spiritual practices that honor Christ, showing gratitude and devotion through both consumption and abstention.
In simple terms: Eating and fasting honor Christ.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude in meals and purposeful fasting.
Themes
spirituality
gratitude
discipline
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- daily meals
- religious fasting
- church services
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
theology
symbolism
worship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express gratitude in everyday meals?
- What does fasting mean for you personally?
A Different Perspective
May reduce spiritual focus if practiced ritualistically without personal reflection.
