Brothers and sisters Quote by John Wimber
“Many of us treat church life like immature adolescents. From other Christians we want thrills, constant exhilaration and to have our needs met. When Christian brothers and sisters fall short of our expectations, when they are boring and imperfect and fail to meet our needs for strokes, we pout, turn away and isolate ourselves from them. Jesus calls us to mature commitment of love for his people, the very people in our fellowship!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Commission, John Wimber, 1995
Jesus urges believers to move beyond selfish expectations toward self‑sacrificial love in community.
In simple terms: Love others selflessly, not for personal thrills.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize mature, sacrificial fellowship.
Themes
faith
community
spiritual growth
humility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church small groups
- small group leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Christian discipleship
self‑sacrifice
maturity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift from seeking excitement to embracing love?
- What steps foster genuine community?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often seeks instant gratification, making deep commitment hard.
![“What are you for? It may be, to a degree, consoling that white brothers and sisters did not vote for [Donald] Trump, and do not participate in that brand of animus, that gas-bagging of enormous bigotry.” quote by Michael Eric Dyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/01d/michael-eric-dyson-1424_animus_what-are-you-for-it-may-be-to-a-degree-c_14940.jpg)
