Believe Quote by Timothy Keller
“Describe the God you've rejected. Describe the God you don't believe in. Maybe I don't believe in that God either.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The God We Reject" by Timothy Keller, 2015
It challenges listeners to examine the God they have turned away from and the God they have never embraced, revealing personal biases and missed possibilities.
In simple terms: Think about the God you reject and the one you never considered.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on your assumptions about divinity.
Themes
faith
self‑examination
belief
identity
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual seeking
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does rejecting a God say about your values?
- How might embracing a different concept of God change your life?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook cultural or religious contexts that shape one’s concept of God.
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