Accounts Quote by N. T. Wright
“God will himself one day hold all humans, and all human governments, to account, but the church has the responsibility in the present to speak words of truth and judgment in advance of that final holding-to-account.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright, 2008
Future accountability will hold all people and governments, urging the church to speak truth now.
In simple terms: God will judge all, so the church must speak truth today.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth boldly in the present.
Themes
justice
accountability
prophecy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- public preaching
- ethical decision making
- social justice
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the church speak truth without alienating others?
- What does accountability look like in modern governance?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as imposing religious authority on secular matters.
