Doing nothing only reinforces depression and leads to greater unfaithfulness. By the same token, never use activity to narcotize (dull) the pain. Give it to the Lord. Rest, relaxation, and solitude with the Lord needs the balance of involvement in faithful work and ministry, but always out of a spirit of faith, never just activity.

— J. Hampton Keathley (1934–2002), Theologe, Pastor und Bibellehrer

Topics: Illness & Weakness, Peace & Rest, Work & Vocation

J. Hampton Keathley

J. Hampton Keathley (1934–2002) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Bibellehrer und Dozent für neutestamentliches Griechisch. Er stand für eine dispensationalistische Theologie sowie eine versweise Schriftauslegung und vertrat engagiert die „Free Grace“-Lehre von der Errettung allein aus Gnade. Bibellesern begegnet er heute vor allem durch seine weit verbreiteten, frei zugänglichen Bibelkommentare und Studienhilfen.

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