Crosses Quote by Reinhard Bonnke
“Jesus did not die for pastors to have a well paid job. Neither was He raised on the cross just to raise our standard of living. He died to seek and to save those who are lost.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Global Evangelism Conference, 2005
Jesus’ sacrifice was for spiritual salvation, not material comfort or career advancement.
In simple terms: Jesus died to save souls, not to fund jobs.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual purpose over material gain.
Themes
faith
purpose
service
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal ministry
- community outreach
Key Concepts
salvation
self‑sacrifice
missionary work
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance spiritual calling with practical needs?
- What does true service look like today?
A Different Perspective
Material needs still exist and must be addressed.
![“With all the conceptual truths in the universe at His disposal [Jesus] did not give them something to think about together when He was gone. Instead, He gave them concrete things to do - specific ways of being together in their bodies - that would go on teaching them what they needed to know when…” quote by Barbara Brown Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c4e/barbara-brown-taylor-3225_being-together_with-all-the-conceptual-truths-in-the-un_159849.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
