Add Quote by N. T. Wright
“Worship will never end; whether there be buildings, they will crumble; whether there be committees, they will fall asleep; whether there be budgets, they will add up to nothing. For we build for the present age, we discuss for the present age, and we pay for the present age; but when the age to come is here, the present age will be done away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope, 2008
Human institutions are temporary; true focus should be on eternal spiritual matters, not fleeting structures.
In simple terms: Worldly things fade; focus on lasting spiritual truth.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize enduring values over temporary constructs.
Themes
faith
impermanence
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church building
- budget planning
- committee work
- political agendas
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep faith personal?
- What practices prevent spiritual complacency?
A Different Perspective
Even spiritual focus can become institutionalized.
