Christ Quote by R. A. Torrey
“The Devil is perfectly willing that the church should multiply its organizations and its deftly contrived machinery for the conquest of the world for Christ, if it will only give up praying...The Devil is not afraid of machinery; he is only afraid of God. And machinery without prayer is machinery without God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Prayer, R. A. Torrey, 1915
Machinery without prayer is empty; true power lies in divine reliance.
In simple terms: Prayer gives purpose to effort.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual grounding.
Themes
faith
machinery
prayer
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church organization
- technological advancement
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
theology
human ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer influence your work?
- Can technology serve without spiritual intent?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on faith may conflict with secular solutions.
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