Bread Quote by Thomas Guthrie
“Scatter money in a crowd, how they scramble for it; offer bread to the starving, how greedily they seize it; throw a rope to the drowning, how he eagerly grasps it! With like eagerness and earnestness may the Spirit of God help you to lay hold on Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Spirit of God, 1840
Uses vivid analogies to illustrate how people eagerly grasp spiritual aid when presented with urgency and sincerity.
In simple terms: People eagerly seize help when offered urgently.
Key Takeaway
Offer help with urgency and sincere intent.
Themes
faith
generosity
urgency
Mood
compassionate
energetic
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- charitable work
- emergency response
- personal ministry
- education
Key Concepts
spiritual guidance
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you provide sustainable support?
- What motivates people to act quickly?
A Different Perspective
Urgency may create dependency rather than lasting change.
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