Business Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““if the Holy One of Israel is in the business of making a holy people for himself—then why does it seem unlikely that any of us are part of a denomination or ministry network or affiliation of friends that has recently been described as any kind of “holiness movement”? Remember, the Puritans (pure-itans) did not invent that name for themselves. Their opponents coined the term because they thought the Puritans were so intensely focused on being, well, pure. The pursuit of holiness does not occupy the place in our hearts that it did in theirs. More critically, a concern for holiness is not obvious in our lives like it’s obvious in the pages of Scripture.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Holy One of Israel, Kevin DeYoung, 2022
The quote challenges modern believers to recognize a decline in collective pursuit of holiness compared to historic Puritan fervor, urging personal reflection on spiritual commitment.
In simple terms: Modern believers often neglect communal holiness.
Key Takeaway
Reassess personal and communal holiness priorities.
Themes
spirituality
history
community
faith
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church groups
- personal devotions
- Bible study
- faith communities
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Puritanism
holiness movement
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we revive genuine holiness today?
- What barriers prevent modern believers from pursuing holiness?
A Different Perspective
The term “holiness movement” may be misapplied to contemporary contexts.
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