Quote by Francis Chan

Jesus didn't speak of hell so that we could study, debate and write books about it. He gave us these passages so that we would live holy lives. Jesus evidently hates it when we tear into our brothers or sisters with demeaning words, words that fail to honor the people around us as the beautiful image-bearing creatures that they are.

Jesus didn't speak of hell so that we could study, debate an

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of Jesus speaking about hell was not for intellectual examination or theological discussions. Instead, it argues that Jesus intended these teachings to motivate individuals to lead virtuous lives. Furthermore, the quote emphasizes the need to treat others with respect and kindness, highlighting that Jesus disapproves of negative and derogatory language towards one another. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every person as reflections of God's image.

Topics

Truth Hell Eternity

By Francis Chan

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The faster you go, the shorter you are.

The faster you go, the shorter you are.

Albert Einstein

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day, like a football, and it will be round and full at evening.

All around as a person, on right decisions, on holding your

All around as a person, on right decisions, on holding your money, on doing your trade, a good education is a must. I don't think I would've done as good without an education.

Education

Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth... suicide is

Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth... suicide is much easier and more acceptable in Hollywood than growing old gracefully.

Hollywood

My silks and fine array, My smiles and languished air, By lo

My silks and fine array, My smiles and languished air, By love are driv'n away; And mournful lean Despair Brings me yew to deck my grave: Such end true lovers have.

Love Theend

I've never felt better.

I've never felt better.

Douglas Fairbanks

Health

Sometimes it is said that man can not be trusted with the go

Sometimes it is said that man can not be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.

Thomas Jefferson

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put in just as much effort as the footballers. For example, athletes train at least as hard as footballers but have to be happy if they can earn enough to finance a decent education.

Education

But Susan's thoughts were far removed from the political imp

But Susan's thoughts were far removed from the political implications of Digital Fortress. She was still struggling to comprehend its existence. She'd spent her life breaking codes, firmly denying the existence of the ultimate code. She felt like an atheist coming face to face with God.

Science Changes Codes Upheaval

The sad and solemn night hath yet her multitude of cheerful

The sad and solemn night hath yet her multitude of cheerful fires;The glorious host of light walk the dark hemisphere till she retires;All through her silent watches, gliding slow,Her constellations come, and climb the heavens, and go.

William Cullen Bryant, Hymn to t

Stars

I don't buy into any of that hogwash. They put that out to s

I don't buy into any of that hogwash. They put that out to sell tickets. It's just a classic horror movie, with the Greek drama formula of good versus evil, and lots of fear.

Fear

Unfortunately, moral beauty in art -- like physical beauty i

Unfortunately, moral beauty in art -- like physical beauty in a person -- is extremely perishable. It is nowhere so durable as artistic or intellectual beauty. Moral beauty has a tendency to decay very rapidly into sententiousness or untimeliness.

Morals