America Quote by Richard Salter Storrs
“Nature does not conquer the world to God. It never has. It never will. In America, with its vast abounding wealth, its grand expanse of prairie, its reach of river, and its exuberant productiveness, there is danger that our riches will draw us away from God, and fasten us to earth; that they will make us not only rich, but mean; not only wealthy, but wicked. The grand corrective is the cross of Christ, seen in the sanctuary where the life and light of God are exhibited, and where the reverberation of the echoes from the great white throne are heard.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Dangers of Wealth, 1850s
Material abundance can lead to moral decay, distancing people from spiritual values; the cross offers redemption.
In simple terms: Wealth can corrupt spirit.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual grounding over material gain.
Themes
morality
wealth
spirituality
redemption
Mood
contemplative
sermonic
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal finance
- community building
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wealth mean to you?
- How can you balance prosperity with humility?
A Different Perspective
Wealth alone cannot guarantee virtue; humility is needed.
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