My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
The only people who want to change the Gospel are those who are unchanged by it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People who wish to alter the teachings of the Gospel are typically those who have not truly embraced its message.
This quote by Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes that true transformation through the Gospel results in a deep understanding and acceptance of its principles. Those who seek to modify or distort its teachings are often lacking in genuine spiritual change, suggesting that a true follower would not want to change these sacred truths but rather embrace and live them fully.
Themes
GospelChangeTransformationFaithSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of faith, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for personal transformation.
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The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world._x000D_ The question is not whether they know the Word of God...._x000D_ The question is......Do they know the God of the Word?
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