Avoidance Quote by Matt Chandler
“This avoidance of the difficult things of Scripture — of sinfulness and hell and God’s notable severity — is idolatrous and cowardly. If a man or a woman who teaches the Scriptures is afraid to explain to you the severity of God, they have betrayed you, and they love their ego more than they love you.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel Coalition, 2019
Avoiding hard biblical truths like sin and judgment is a form of idolatry and cowardice.
In simple terms: Skipping tough Scripture topics betrays believers.
Key Takeaway
Confront difficult doctrines honestly.
Themes
faith
teaching
courage
Mood
serious
challenging
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study
- church leadership
- personal discipleship
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is it vital to address God's severity?
- How can we speak truth without alienating listeners?
A Different Perspective
Fear of hurting feelings can silence truth.
