Quotes about Spirituality

My feeling has been that once we're actually in God's presence, we will never return to earth again, because it will be empty and meaningless by comparison.

When spirituality is divorced from theology it speedily deteriorates into sentimentality.

A spirituality that can contribute to the renewal of the church will be solidly trinitarian, as opposed to a mystical monism in which diversity in God is sacrificed to simplicity. It will also be historically oriented-rooted in concrete human history and directed to the transformation of history into eternity.

By a true religion or a true spirituality I mean one that is anchored in a vital faith in the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Cor 1:3) and leads us into a caring concern for the welfare of our neighbor, even above the perfecting of our own souls. The focus of true spirituality is on God's holy love, not on humanity's spiritual fulfillment.

Truly spiritual people live not unto themselves, not for their own glory and happiness, but for the glory of God alone (soli Deogloria).

True spirituality is not trying to make ourselves spiritual through faith, but it is living out our faith in service to God and neighbor.

Spirituality is inseparable from theology. Indeed, it could be defined as the living out of theology.

Lay siege to your sins, and starve them out by keeping away the food and fuel which is their maintenance and life.

If I have achieved anything in my life, it is because I have not been embarrassed to talk about God.

Our ultimate aim in life is not to be healthy, wealthy, prosperous, or problem free. Our ultimate aim in life is to bring glory to God.

The soul knows everything. Be who you are and your life will transform forever.

The discipline of fasting releases the anointing, the favor, and the blessing of God in the life of a Christian.