Accepting Quote by William Barclay
“When we accept Christ we enter into three new relationships: (1) We enter into a new relationship with God. The judge becomes the father; the distant becomes the near; strangeness becomes intimacy and fear becomes love. (2) We enter into a new relationship with our fellow men. Hatred becomes love; selfishness becomes service; and bitterness becomes forgiveness. (3) We enter into a new relationship with ourselves. Weakness becomes strength; frustration becomes achievement; and tension becomes peace.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Three Relationships of the Christian Life" (1990s)
Accepting Christ transforms relationships: with God (intimacy), with others (love), and with self (inner peace).
In simple terms: Christ changes how we relate to God, people, and ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Live out transformed relationships daily.
Themes
faith
relationships
spiritual growth
transformation
inner peace
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church fellowship
- personal prayer
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
personal development
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture each new relationship?
- What obstacles hinder this transformation?
A Different Perspective
Some may struggle to embody these changes without support.
