Animated Quote by Samuel Johnson
“To be of no church is dangerous. Religion, of which the rewards are distant, and which is animated only by faith and hope, will glide by degrees out of the mind unless it be invigorated and reimpressed by external ordinances, by stated calls to worship, and the salutary influence of example.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1759
He warns that without communal worship and moral examples, faith fades over time.
In simple terms: Faith needs community and practice to stay alive.
Key Takeaway
Maintain regular worship and moral role models.
Themes
faith
community
morality
tradition
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church attendance
- family rituals
- public preaching
- faith education
Key Concepts
religious practice
social reinforcement
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain faith today?
- What role does community play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Modern secularism may reduce communal pressure.
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