Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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The task of the church is to make the invisible Kingdom visible through faithful Christian living and witness-bearing .
Interpretation
What this quote means
The church's role is to manifest spiritual truths through actions and testimony.
This quote emphasizes the responsibility of the church to bring the spiritual realm of God's Kingdom into the tangible world by living out Christian values and sharing their faith. It suggests that the behaviors and lives of believers serve as a beacon for others, making the unseen realities of faith apparent through their actions and witness.
Themes
ChurchKingdomFaithWitnessChristianLiving
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, to emphasize the importance of living out one's faith.
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