We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.
John StottRead
The major mark of justified believers is joy, especially joy in God himself. We should be the most positive people in the world. For the new community of Jesus Christ is characterized not by a self-centered triumphalism but by a God-centered worship.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Believers should radiate joy that stems from their relationship with God, promoting a positive community mindset.
John Stott emphasizes that true believers in Jesus Christ are marked by a profound sense of joy that originates from their connection with God. This joy is not about self-centered triumph but serves as a reflection of a God-centered worship, suggesting that such positivity should characterize the community of believers, encouraging them to be the most optimistic and uplifting individuals in the world.
Themes
JoyBelieversPositivityGodWorshipCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a church sermon to inspire congregants to embrace joy.
More from John Stott
All quotes →Mission arises from the heart of God Himself and is communicated from His heart to ours. Mission is the global outreach of the global people of a global God.
John StottRead
An unchurched christian is a grotesque anomaly. The New Testament knows nothing of such a person. For the church lies at the very center of the eternal purpose of God. It is not a divine afterthought. It is not an accident of history. On the contrary, the church is God's new community.
John StottRead
Saving faith is resting faith, the trust which relies entirely on the Savior.
John StottRead
It is a great comfort to know that our judge will be none other than our savior.
John StottRead
To encounter Christ is to touch reality and experience transcendence. He gives us a sense of self-worth or personal significance, because He assures us of God's love for us. He sets us free from guilt because He died for us and from paralyzing fear because He reigns. He gives meaning to marriage and home, work and leisure, personhood and citizenship.
John StottRead
Similar quotes
Reacting to the world with a smile instead of a curse, a wave instead of the middle finger, will actually help you live longer.
Russell SimmonsRead
There’s a difference between thinking you deserve to be happy and knowing that you are worthy of being happy. Your being alive makes worthiness your birthright. You alone are enough.
Oprah WinfreyRead
Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day, just to scatter seeds of kindness as you pass along the way. . . .
Ella Wheeler WilcoxRead
I take it not only a day at a time, but a moment at a time, and keep it at that pace. If you can be happy right now, then you’ll always be happy, because it’s always in the now
Willie NelsonRead
Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy; nor fear them.
Thomas TraherneRead
Act as if you were already happy and that will tend to make you happy.
Dale CarnegieRead