justification
“I envisage a church in which everything will be tested by the principle: does it advance the cause of the kingdom of God? That is the only justification for a parish, hospital chaplaincy, industrial mission, a church welfare agency, a national church. Is the gospel being proclaimed? Is the faith of the people being deepened? Are lives being nourished and transformed? Are the downcast finding hope? Are human dignity and justice being furthered? Is God being glorified? These are the criteria by which we must restructure the church.”
I have had this quote by Keith Rayner in my Palm organiser for some time. I can’t remember where I read it but it sure is good.
November 28th, 2003 at 2:47 pm
yes - great quote Phil - might pinch and use!
August 24th, 2005 at 9:39 am
I put my step in to your guestbook like I always