Religion is not a thing which it is possible to put off and put on like a Sunday dress… If you think you are doing so, believe me that as yet it is not a religion, but a web of delusions.
— Edward Reynolds (1599–1676), Bischof
Topics: Discipleship, Faith & Trust, Growth & Character
Occasions: For Reflection
Edward Reynolds
Edward Reynolds (1599–1676) war ein englischer Geistlicher, Theologe und Bischof von Norwich. Er wirkte an der presbyterianischen Westminster-Synode mit, verfasste das allgemeine Dankgebet im anglikanischen Book of Common Prayer und geriet wegen seiner kirchenpolitischen Kompromisse zwischen Puritanern und Episkopalen in die Kritik beider Seiten. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er als reformierter Ausleger mit seelsorglicher Menschenkenntnis und prägnanter Gebetssprache.
All quotes by Edward Reynolds (4)
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.
Oswald Chambers
In a sense, learning to follow Jesus is simply learning to pray the Lord’s Prayer.
N.T. Wright
Being a Christian is not a 'do-it-yourself' affair.
Jerry Bridges
God has not called us to success, only to faithfulness.
Mother Teresa
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
Jim Elliot
Do not be afraid of Christ. He demands nothing and he gives everything.
Pope Benedict XVI
A Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is enabled to repent.
C.S. Lewis