Is it asked, “What will most effectually turn my eyes from vanity?” Not the seclusion of contemplative retirement. Not the relinquishment of our lawful connection with the world [“in the world, but not of the world”!]. [It is rather] the transcendent beauty of Jesus unveiled to our eyes, and fixing our hearts.
— Charles Bridges (1794–1869), Geistlicher
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Faith & Trust, Growth & Character
Occasions: For Reflection
Charles Bridges
Charles Bridges (1794–1869) war ein englischer Geistlicher der Church of England, der vor allem als Gemeindepfarrer in Suffolk und Dorset wirkte. Als führender Vertreter des evangelikalen Flügels seiner Kirche wurde er durch Schriften zur Pastoraltheologie und fundierte Bibelkommentare bekannt. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er durch Auslegungen zu Psalmen und Weisheitsbüchern, die theologische Reflexion mit praktischer Seelsorge verbinden.
All quotes by Charles Bridges (8)
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