Money Quote by The Lockman Foundation
““And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. 13And He *said to them, “It is written, ‘MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER’; but you are making it a ROBBERS’ DEN.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of John 2:13-16 (New Testament)
Jesus expelled merchants from the temple, condemning commercial exploitation of sacred space.
In simple terms: Protect sacred places from profit.
Key Takeaway
Guard holy spaces from greed.
Themes
faith
justice
reform
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
scriptural
ethical
When to use this quote
- religious leadership
- community advocacy
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
iconoclasm
purity
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance commerce and reverence in modern institutions?
- What does “house of prayer” mean today?
A Different Perspective
The passage can be interpreted metaphorically, not just literally.
