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“Being a Christian has not and does not come naturally or easy for me. I take that to be a good thing because I am sure that to be a Christian requires training that lasts a lifetime.” quote by Stanley Hauerwas
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“Being a Christian has not and does not come naturally or easy for me. I take that to be a good thing because I am sure that to be a Christian requires training that lasts a lifetime.”

Stanley Hauerwas

About This Quote

Source Book: The Christian Life, 1995

Christianity is not innate; it requires lifelong training and effort.

In simple terms: Being Christian needs ongoing practice.

Key Takeaway

Commit to continual spiritual growth.

Themes

faith discipline growth

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church community
  • personal prayer
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

spiritual formation habit formation theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain spiritual discipline?
  • What supports lifelong faith training?
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