Push Forward Quote by Sergio de la Mora
““The irony about a ridiculous command from God is that it will usually seem like the exact opposite of what we “should” do. When we’ve been wronged, our natural response is to retaliate, but God’s ridiculous command is to forgive entirely. When we’ve lost deeply, it makes sense that we’d pull back for fear of enduring loss again, but God’s ridiculous command is to push forward. When we’ve gained something, our initial response is to hold on tight to preserve it, but God’s ridiculous command is to give it away. These commands give us a revelation that God’s methods are often radically different from ours. It’s not going to make sense to us because we don’t see the way our story ends. All we see is an ask of faith from God that puts us at a crossroads between what is logical and illogical. Yet however ridiculous it seems, we must obey.””
About This Quote
God’s commands often contradict human instincts, urging forgiveness, forward movement, and generosity despite logical resistance.
In simple terms: Divine instructions oppose our natural reactions, demanding faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace divine paradoxes despite discomfort.
Themes
faith
paradox
forgiveness
generosity
trust
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- grief healing
- financial generosity
- career risk-taking
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you trust a command that feels illogical?
- What does obedience look like when it opposes instinct?
A Different Perspective
Human intuition resists radical generosity, leading to inner tension.
![“It's incredibly arrogant to pick and choose which incomprehensible truths we embrace. No one wants to ditch God's plan of redemption [the cross], even though it doesn't make sense to us. Neither should we erase God's revealed plan of punishment because it doesn't sit well with us. As soon as we do…” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/03e/francis-chan-548_action_it-s-incredibly-arrogant-to-pick-and-cho_830034.jpg)
