Quotes by Robert Cleaver Chapman
Robert Cleaver Chapman (1803–1902) — Prediger · Brethren · England
Robert Cleaver Chapman (1803–1902) war ein englischer Pastor, Evangelist und eine prägende Gestalt der frühen Brüderbewegung, der ab 1832 in Barnstaple wirkte. Bekannt als „Apostel der Liebe“, zeichnete er sich durch freiwillige persönliche Einfachheit, den Dienst an Bedürftigen und sein Eintreten für Offene Brüdergemeinden aus. Bibellesern gilt er heute als Beispiel dafür, theologische Prinzipien im Alltag mit praktischer Demut und gelebter Nächstenliebe zu verbinden.
Era: The 20th Century
Recurring topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Humility & Pride, Prayer & Silence, Faith & Trust, Love, Grace & Redemption, Discipleship, Service & Love of Neighbour
Quotes by Robert Cleaver Chapman
The parable of the speck in the eye shows us how skillful and careful the one who admonishes his brother must be. Who would entrust so sensitive an organ as the eye to a bungler?
Robert Cleaver Chapman
There is no trait of character in us so bad that God could not heal it.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If we want to be filled with love for the Lord Jesus, we should occupy ourselves with the LORD's love for us, as it became visible on the cross.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
There are many who preach Christ, but not so many who live Christ. My great aim will be to live Christ
Robert Cleaver Chapman
My business is to love others, not to seek that others should love me.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
When we admonish someone, we should always keep in mind how the Holy Spirit deals with us. He comes to us as the Spirit of love, and whatever the reason for his admonition may be, he wins our heart by pointing to the grace and forgiveness of Christ.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If I am hurt by another, I want to consider how much better it is to suffer myself than to cause suffering.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If I speak in love with a brother about his sin, it happens because I hate the sin. But if I go after it with a sharp tongue, then I am ruled by my self-righteousness.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
How often would divine wisdom advise and warn gently, while we rebuke sharply and bitterly.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
We need one another and are dependent on one another, yet not as sources, but as channels of blessing.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If we prayed for one another instead of complaining about one another, some tensions among brethren could be overcome.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
To reform the assembly of God, we must first begin the reform with ourselves. As long as we only want to renew others, there will be divisions and factions. Wisdom is only with the humble.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
We should not regard as prayer only what our lips utter; even the desire of a believing heart counts as prayer before God. It is like incense rising in the silence before Him.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Let us rather look in faith to the Lord Jesus, who sits at the right hand of God, than at the mountain of difficulties before our eyes.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
To forgive without [scolding], even by manner or look, is a high exercise of grace – it is imitation of Christ.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Strong faith requires two things - to think little of ourselves and much of Christ.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
My business is to love others and not to seek that others shall love me.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Make it a habit to feed daily on Christ in stillness.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
True heavenly love lives and is rooted in the cross of Christ; it has but one aim and is at the same time its own reward; it bears ingratitude, indifference and contempt; it has a fine sense of wrong, but forgives quickly and covers a multitude of sins.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
The weaknesses of our brothers and sisters are a good opportunity to test our patience: may God grant us grace for each of these opportunities.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
It is wonderful to speak with our brothers and sisters about the Lord Jesus; but how much more wonderful it is to speak with the LORD himself.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If someone has wronged me, then I want to seek him with the compassion of Christ and ask God to move the brother to repentance.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If my brother defiles himself, it is as if my own hand touched pitch. In this way we are like Christ, who also has compassion on our weaknesses, but who is mighty enough to help us in temptations.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If we do not have the spirit of supplication and thanksgiving, then let us begin with the spirit of confession.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
We should bring our concerns to the LORD as if they were already His own.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If you find yourself in a difficult situation, then, like Esther, turn to the King first.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If a path is overgrown with moss and weeds, it is hard to follow. But if it is often walked, it can be clearly seen. Our path to the source of Christ's blood should be walked often through our confession; that way it always remains recognizable to us.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
We can never draw near to God in believing prayer without receiving more than we would ever have dared to hope. Expectation toward God is a wonderful fruit of prayer.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
One of the best answers to prayer is to remain able to pray.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Faith can even endure the test of death and burial. It sings God a song of praise under all circumstances.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Faith is like a good rope. Even when stretched and strained, it does not tear in the storm.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
Temptation humbles the soul and makes it able to bear the ripe fruit of blessing and to carry a full cup with a steady hand.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
The better we come to know the Lord Jesus, the more precious He becomes to our souls.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
May the fullness of Christ enrich our open hearts day by day. Through communion with the LORD our souls grow and gain ever more room. And yet, through knowing Him, we recognize how small we truly are.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
The more we have of Christ in our hearts, the less room we shall have for self.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
What is most precious in God's eyes is usually what people notice least.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
If we want to love all the saints as pleases God, we should always carry in our hearts the knowledge that their names are written in heaven and in the heart of the Lord Jesus; otherwise we will love some because they are lovable, and think less of others because of their faults.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
He who judges himself will hesitate to pass hasty judgment on others. But kindness toward the other will give the admonition its needed weight.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
We will not escape the tongue of others until we have escaped self-love and conceit.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
All the judgments and admonitions of God have the purpose of leading to repentance. So too should every reproof spoken by the church be like medicine that corrects, so that the spirit may be saved on the day of the LORD.
Robert Cleaver Chapman
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