Bible Quote by Rachel Held Evans
““A calling, on the other hand, when rooted deep in the soil of one’s soul, transcends roles. And I believe that my calling, as a Christian, is the same as that of any other follower of Jesus. My calling is to love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. Jesus himself said that the rest of Scripture can be rendered down into these two commands. If love was Jesus’ definition of “biblical,” then perhaps it should be mine.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans, 2012
A deep, soul‑rooted calling aligns with love for God and neighbor, echoing Jesus’ core commandments.
In simple terms: Calling is love for God and others.
Live out love daily.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal ministry
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love look like in action?
- How can you balance love with justice?
Love alone may not address complex ethical dilemmas.