--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jesus doesn't adjust to us, and He…" description: "\"“Jesus doesn't adjust to us, and He doesn't submit to our whims. We adjust to Jesus and submit to Him. Jesus is King, not an accessory.”\" — Justin Buzzard" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/justin-buzzard-31298_jesus_jesus-doesn-t-adjust-to-us-and-he-doesn_2323396.jpg" --- # Jesus doesn't adjust to us, and He doesn't submit to our… ![“Jesus doesn't adjust to us, and He doesn't submit to our whims. We adjust to Jesus and submit to Him. Jesus is King, not an accessory.” quote by Justin Buzzard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/justin-buzzard-31298_jesus_jesus-doesn-t-adjust-to-us-and-he-doesn_2323396.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/justin-buzzard-31298_jesus_jesus-doesn-t-adjust-to-us-and-he-doesn_2323396.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/271/justin-buzzard-31298_jesus_jesus-doesn-t-adjust-to-us-and-he-doesn_2323396.jpg) > ““Jesus doesn't adjust to us, and He doesn't submit to our whims. We adjust to Jesus and submit to Him. Jesus is King, not an accessory.”” [Justin Buzzard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/justin-buzzard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus remains steadfast, demanding obedience and reverence, not adapting to human whims. **In simple terms:** Jesus is supreme, not a convenience. Key Takeaway Prioritize divine authority over personal comfort. 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