Church Quote by Tony Campolo
“Jesus never says to the poor: ‘come find the church’, but he says to those of us in the church: ‘go into the world and find the poor, hungry, homeless, imprisoned.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Church and the Poor,” 1998
Christ calls believers to leave comfort and seek those in need, emphasizing active compassion over institutional worship.
In simple terms: Go out to help the marginalized.
Key Takeaway
Actively serve the poor.
Themes
compassion
service
mission
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
spiritual
social
When to use this quote
- mission trips
- community outreach
- volunteering
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social justice
practical faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain long‑term service?
- What barriers prevent outreach?
A Different Perspective
Compassion must be balanced with personal well‑being.
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