Almighty Quote by R. A. Torrey
“The devil is perfectly willing that the Church should multiply its organization and its deftly contrived machinery for the conquest of the world for Christ, if it will only give up praying... Satan laughs softly, as he looks at the Church today, and says under his breath: "You can have your Sunday schools, your YMCAs...your grand choirs, and your fine organs, and your brilliant preachers...as long as you do not bring into them the power of Almighty God, sought and obtained by earnest, persistent, believing, mighty prayers."”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fundamentals, 1910–1915
The quote warns that institutional growth without deep, sincere prayer makes the Church vulnerable to spiritual emptiness and manipulation.
In simple terms: Churches can become hollow if they rely on programs instead of prayer.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize heartfelt prayer over programs.
Themes
faith
institution
spirituality
prayer
power
Mood
reflective
serious
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- church leadership meetings
- Sunday school planning
- community outreach
- personal devotional time
Key Concepts
institutionalism
spiritual complacency
authentic worship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a church balance outreach with deep prayer?
- What practices keep prayer central in busy ministries?
A Different Perspective
Even with programs, genuine prayer can still transform; the quote may overstate the danger.
