"The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection. And we must not select a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian"
- Aiden Wilson Tozer
About this Quote
This quote by Aiden Wilson Tozer emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding the Bible in its whole. He suggests that by reading and following the Word of God, we can accomplish spiritual perfection. Tozer also warns versus deciding on certain passages to the exclusion of others, as this will not result in a complete understanding of the Bible. He thinks that just by checking out the entire Bible can we become an entire Christian. This quote motivates us to read and understand the Bible in its whole, as it is the only way to get a complete understanding of God's mentors and to end up being a true Christian.
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"