The Narrow Path Quotes

“faith that purports to love God but mistreats others is a farce.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“Behavior modification without interior examination eventually leads to spiritual desolation.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“You can’t know God deeply while being a stranger to yourself.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“Focusing on my external behavior without interior examination creates resentment.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“Self-examination is hard work. To help with it, let me suggest three questions for reflection: Where am I failing to live up to a standard I expect from others? (failure) How do I currently benefit from the patience and grace of God (and others)? (forgiveness) Who in my life can help me see some of my blind spots? (friendship)”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“narrowing our focus expands our vision.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“I should have risked God’s mercy more!”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“Over the years, I’ve heard people say that religion in general (and Christianity in particular) is for weak people who need a crutch to help them get through life. I remember having a conversation with someone who mentioned this need for religion’s “crutch.” I told him that I disagreed with his portrayal of Christianity. As he prepared to state his case, I told him that Christianity was more than a crutch for the weak. It’s a wheelchair, a gurney. It’s a hospital. Better yet, it’s a hearse. Christianity doesn’t say you have a limp and therefore offers a crutch; it announces that we are dead and in need of a power outside ourselves to bring us to life. That’s what it means to be poor in spirit.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

“The higher the mountain, the deeper the satisfaction when it is summited.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls