Quotes by Alexander Duff

Alexander Duff (1806–1878) — Missionar · Presbyterianisch · Indien

Alexander Duff (1806–1878) war ein schottischer presbyterianischer Missionar und Pädagoge, der im 19. Jahrhundert vor allem in Kalkutta wirkte. Er begründete die englischsprachige Bildungsmisson in Indien, stieß jedoch wegen seiner eurozentrischen Haltung und der gezielten Abwertung traditioneller indischer Kultur auf Kritik. Bibellesern begegnet er heute als historische Leitfigur für missionarischen Pioniergeist, dessen Erbe zugleich die Verflechtung von Weltmission und Kolonialismus verdeutlicht.

Era: Revival & the 19th Century

Recurring topics: Witness & Mission, Church & Congregation, Wisdom & Understanding, Discipleship, Courage & Strength, Growth & Character, Faith & Trust, Service & Love of Neighbour

Quotes by Alexander Duff

A church without a passion for souls has ceased to reflect the heart of its Savior.

Alexander Duff

Give me young people who love Christ with their whole being, and the world will not be able to withstand them.

Alexander Duff

The church that ceases to evangelize will soon cease to be evangelical.

Alexander Duff

Christianity is not just a religion to save souls, but a principle that transforms the whole of life.

Alexander Duff

Education without Christ only produces educated pagans.

Alexander Duff

It is better to light a candle in the heart of the heathen than to curse his darkness.

Alexander Duff

If the youth of a nation are won for Christ, its future is secured for God.

Alexander Duff

The gospel must be accompanied by instruction, because God also reveals himself in reason enlightened by faith.

Alexander Duff

Sources: wikipedia.org, varnam.org, wikisource.org, christianhistoryinstitute.org

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