Christ Quote by Søren Kierkegaard
““Now, it is of course well known that Christ continually uses the expression 'imitators.' He never says that he asks for admirers, adoring admirers, adherents; and when he uses the expression 'follower' he always explains it in such a way that one perceives that 'imitators' is meant by it, that is not adherents of a teaching but imitators of a life…””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fear and Trembling, 1843
Kierkegaard distinguishes true discipleship as imitating Christ’s life, not merely admiring his teachings.
In simple terms: Live like Christ, not just follow his words.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the lived example.
Themes
faith
imitation
authenticity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- spiritual practice
- ethical living
Key Concepts
existentialism
Christian ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one authentically imitate a life?
- What limits imitation?
A Different Perspective
Imitation may be idealized and hard to sustain.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
