My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
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?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge of scripture is not enough; spiritual understanding and relationship with God are essential.
Leonard Ravenhill highlights a critical issue in religious education, suggesting that mere intellectual knowledge of the scriptures is insufficient for true spiritual leadership. He emphasizes that the transformative power comes not from knowing the 'Word of God' but from having a genuine relationship with the 'God of the Word,' which is necessary to instigate real change in the world.
Themes
ScriptureFaithSpiritualityEducationRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
A sermon discussing the importance of having a personal relationship with God.
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