Apostles Quote by Joseph Barber Lightfoot
“If you are apostles at all, you are apostles, not of men, nor by man. Your sufficiency is of God.”
About This Quote
Source Theological Treatise, 1865
Apostles serve God directly, not human expectations; their sufficiency comes from divine source.
In simple terms: Apostles serve God, not men.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine purpose over human approval.
Themes
faith
service
divine authority
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal faith
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does divine sufficiency mean to you?
- How do you resist societal pressure in service?
A Different Perspective
Human expectations can distract from divine calling.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
