The church that seeks to give to God and receive from others will suffocate faith and smother love. But if Jesus’ gospel takes root, we will gladly come to God to feast and drink. Then with our hands full and our thirst being quenched, we will most gladly do good to others, especially the church – those who are of the household of faith (2 Cor. 12:15; Gal. 6:10).
— David Mathis (b. 1980), Pastor, Theologe und Autor, leitender Redakteur von Desiring God
Related Bible passage: GAL.6.10
Topics: Service & Love of Neighbour, Grace & Redemption, Church & Congregation
David Mathis
David Mathis (* 1980) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Buchautor und leitender Redakteur des Dienstes Desiring God im Großraum Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Theologisch im reformatorischen Baptismus verwurzelt, vermittelt er geistliche Übungen wie Schriftmeditation und Gebet nicht als gesetzliche Pflichten, sondern als alltagstaugliche Zugänge zu Gottes Gnade. Bibellesern bietet er praktische theologische und seelsorgerliche Impulse zur Vertiefung der persönlichen Andachtspraxis.
All quotes by David Mathis (7)
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
Mother Teresa
Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.
Oswald Chambers
In our own woundedness, we can become sources of life for others.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
The world consists of nothing but opportunities for love.
Søren Kierkegaard
We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love.
Mother Teresa
The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.
Frederick Buechner
Etty Hillesum