Baptism Quote by William Stringfellow
““Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death has no more power, in this truth of the resurrection. It does not really matter exactly what a Christian does from day to day. What matters is that whatever one does is done in honor of one’s own life, given to one by God and restored to one in Christ, and in honor of the life into which all humans and all things are called. The only thing that really matters to live in Christ instead of death””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Resurrection and Christian Living, William Stringfellow, 1970s
Living each day in unity and reconciliation, honoring life through Christ, recognizing death’s defeat, and focusing on the spirit of resurrection over specific actions.
In simple terms: Live daily in unity, honoring life through Christ.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual unity and purpose.
Themes
faith
unity
resurrection
purpose
humility
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- community service
- personal reflection
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embody unity in everyday tasks?
- What does honoring life look like in your context?
A Different Perspective
Emphasis on abstract unity may overlook practical daily challenges.
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