Church Quote by Marion G. Romney
“The prime duty of help to the poor by the Church is not to bring temporal relief to their needs, but salvation to their souls.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious address, date unknown
The Church's primary mission to the poor is spiritual salvation, not merely material aid.
In simple terms: Focus on souls, not just needs.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual support.
Themes
faith
charity
spirituality
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Church outreach
- mission work
- community service
- poverty alleviation
Key Concepts
Theology
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can spiritual and material assistance be balanced?
- What role does faith play in addressing poverty?
A Different Perspective
Material aid is still necessary for immediate relief.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
