Father Quote by William Sloane Coffin
““He who loves father and mother more than me is not worthy of me.' That's not really cruel. Loving Christ more than our fathers and mothers simply saves the love we have for our parents from idolatry… God, as the source of love, is the proper head of every loving household.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Love of God, 1995
Loving Christ above family redirects familial love from idolatry, placing divine love as the household's true center.
In simple terms: Christ love surpasses family love.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize divine love over idolatry.
Themes
faith
family
idolatry
spiritual hierarchy
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
guidance
When to use this quote
- prayer
- family counseling
- spiritual practice
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
devotion
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor both family and faith?
- What practices help keep love balanced?
A Different Perspective
Balancing familial love and spiritual devotion can be challenging.
