God’s name is the epitome of who and what He is, and He says His name is Jealous. Jealousy is not merely a passing mood with God. It is the essence of His person. He cannot be other than jealous. Since He is the highest and greatest being there is, infinitely holy and glorious, He must be passionately committed to preserving His honor and supremacy. He must zealously desire exclusive devotion and worship. To do less would make Him less than God.
— Richard Strauss (1933–1993), Pastor und Buchautor
Related Bible passage: EXO.34.14
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Occasions: For Reflection
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss (1933–1993) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor und Autor, der über zwei Jahrzehnte lang die Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Kalifornien leitete. Er stand für eine konservative, am Dallas Theological Seminary geprägte Schriftauslegung und wurde vor allem durch praktische Schriften zu Ehe, Familie und Nachfolge bekannt. Bibellesern bietet er bis heute alltagsbezogene Auslegungen sowie Reflexionen über das Gottvertrauen in persönlichen Krisen und schwerer Krankheit.
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You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo