My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
The church that is man-managed instead of God-governed is doomed to failure. A ministry that is college-trained but not Spirit-filled works no miracles.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A church led by human ideas rather than divine guidance is destined to fail.
This quote emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership in a religious context. Leonard Ravenhill argues that a church or ministry that relies solely on human training and management, without the influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, will struggle to achieve true miraculous outcomes, suggesting that divine governance is essential for success and authenticity in spiritual endeavors.
Themes
ChurchSpiritualityLeadershipGodMinistryWisdomFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the importance of divine guidance in church leadership.
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