Life Quote by Sarah Bessey
““Life in Christ is not meant to mirror life in a Greco-Roman culture. An ancient Middle Eastern culture is not our standard. We are not meant to adopt the world of Luther's Reformation or the culture of the eighteenth-century Great Awakening or even 1950s America as our standard for righteousness. The culture, past or present, isn't the point: Jesus and his Kingdom come, his will done, right now—that is the point.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Kingdom of God, 2020
True righteousness comes from aligning with Jesus' kingdom, not any historical culture.
In simple terms: Righteousness is about Jesus now, not past cultures.
Key Takeaway
Focus on God's will today.
Themes
faith
culture
kingdom
identity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal devotion
- mission work
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
cultural relativism
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern cultural influence from biblical truth?
- What does living for God's kingdom look like today?
A Different Perspective
Cultural traditions can still shape understanding of faith.
