Those who have a saving interest in Christ must be willing to part with all for Him, leave all to follow Him. Whatever stands in opposition to Christ, or in completion with Him for our love and service, we must cheerfully quit it, though ever so dear to us.
— Matthew Henry (1662–1714), Bibelausleger
Topics: Discipleship, Faith & Trust
Occasions: For Reflection
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry (1662–1714) war ein englischer presbyterianischer Pfarrer und Theologe, der vor allem in Chester und London wirkte. Bekannt ist er für seinen mehrbändigen Bibelkommentar, der theologische Auslegung mit puritanisch geprägter Frömmigkeit und lebenspraktischer Seelsorge verbindet. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet sein gemeinfreies Werk vor allem als leicht zugängliche, erbauliche und sprichwörtlich formulierte Texterklärung, die jedoch keinen wissenschaftlich-kritischen Anspruch erhebt.
All quotes by Matthew Henry (63)
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