God seeks and values the gifts we bring Him – gifts of praise, thanksgiving, service, and material offerings. In all such giving at the altar we enter into the highest experiences of fellowship. But the gift is acceptable to God in the measure to which the one who offers it is in fellowship with Him in character and conduct; and the test of this is in our relationships with our fellow men. We are thus charged to postpone giving to God until right relationships are established with others. Could the neglect of this be the explanation of the barrenness of our worship? (Matt. 5:24)
— G. Campbell Morgan (1863–1945), Prediger
Related Bible passage: MAT.5.24
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Service & Love of Neighbour, Prayer & Silence
G. Campbell Morgan
George Campbell Morgan (1863–1945) war ein englischer Prediger, Evangelist und Bibellehrer, der vor allem durch seinen langjährigen Dienst an der Londoner Westminster Chapel sowie durch Vortragsreisen in den USA bekannt wurde. Er prägte die methodisch genaue, fortlaufende Auslegungspredigt und vertrat ein schriftzentriertes Bibelverständnis, während er sich im Fundamentalismusstreit der 1920er-Jahre von polemischen Abspaltungen distanzierte. Heutigen Bibellesern vermitteln seine zahlreichen Kommentare und Predigtreihen ein textnahes, analytisches Schriftstudium mit praxisnaher pastoraler Ausrichtung.
All quotes by G. Campbell Morgan (21)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller