Confidence Quote by N.T. Wright
““Our confidence in the future restorative justice of God may even give us confidence to do justice ourselves in the present. We are called then, to stretch out the arms of our minds and hearts and to find ourselves Christ shaped, cross shaped, at the intersection of the past present and future of God’s time and our own time. This is a place of intense pain and intense joy, the sort that perhaps only music or poetry can express or embody.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Intersection of Time, 2015
Faith in divine justice inspires present‑day action, blending past, present, and future.
In simple terms: Belief in God's justice motivates us now.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with spiritual vision.
Themes
faith
justice
temporal integration
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community service
- personal healing
- creative expression
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Christ shaped” mean for you?
- How can you embody justice today?
A Different Perspective
Balancing hope with present suffering can be challenging.
