--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is…" description: "\"Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that is, getting us to love one another - then why did everyone reject him?\" — Stanley Hauerwas" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/stanley-hauerwas-2675_about_ask-yourself-if-that-is-what-jesus-is-al_2837880.png" --- # Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that… ![“Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that is, getting us to love one another - then why did everyone reject him?” quote by Stanley Hauerwas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/stanley-hauerwas-2675_about_ask-yourself-if-that-is-what-jesus-is-al_2837880.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/stanley-hauerwas-2675_about_ask-yourself-if-that-is-what-jesus-is-al_2837880.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/stanley-hauerwas-2675_about_ask-yourself-if-that-is-what-jesus-is-al_2837880.png) > “Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that is, getting us to love one another - then why did everyone reject him?” [Stanley Hauerwas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stanley-hauerwas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote challenges believers to reconcile Jesus' message of love with the historical rejection he faced, prompting self‑examination of faith and community. **In simple terms:** Question why love led to rejection. Key Takeaway Reflect on love’s cost. Themes faith love rejection community Mood thoughtful serious Type theological reflective When to use this quote - personal faith - church outreach - interfaith dialogue - social justice Key Concepts theology moral paradox historical context Questions to Reflect On - How do you embody love when it’s unpopular? - What does rejection reveal about societal values? 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