The Opposite Life Quotes

“anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“His power is made perfect in our weakness, and when we feel the weakest, we can overcome through Him. When the world sees that we can forgive those who hurt us, and we choose to love instead, they will know that we are truly disciples of Jesus (John 13:35).”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“God is more interested in what is going on inside your heart than your external behavior. He is not concerned with your religious practice. He wants a heart soft, teachable, and bent toward obeying His voice. Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and obey Him, even when it's costly and doesn't make sense outwardly. When you do, you reveal the glory of God.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Each suitor was faced with three boxes: a gold one, a silver one, and a lead one - each with corresponding clues. Whoever chose the gold box would earn what many men desired. Whoever chose the silver box would earn what many men deserved. And whoever chose the lead box would be required to give and risk all he had... since Portia was the pearl of great price, he must be willing to give everything and all that he had in order to have a true chance of winning her hand and her heart.

Shakespeare's play - The Merchant of Venice”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“We need to stop and ask ourselves, 'Am I representing Jesus well? Am I acting like Jesus would have acted? Not because we have to, but because we know that to be a follower of Christ means to follow His ways. And that means all His ways, including serving one another in humility.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“We are called to serve Christ - not so that we can become famous, but so that we can reveal the love of Jesus to a world that does not know Him. We are called to serve others, not to be served by others. We need to be like Jesus not just in word, but also in deed.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Keep in mind, it's not that Jesus doesn't want us to be great. John 15:8 says, 'This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit.' He doesn't want our greatness to be about us. He wants us to reflect God's greatness.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“It's contrary to human nature to serve and love others first, and to position ourselves 'last.' The only way we can do this is if we love and serve God first. When we make loving Him our priority, we are secure enough to allow others to go before us, knowing there will always be enough for us all in God's kingdom. When our hearts are content to trust God at His Word, we don't need to strive to be first.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“If you are faced with making a decision between two things and you are tempted to take the road that looks good and feels better, take a moment and ask God what He wants you to do. Go to His Word. Ask for wisdom. Watch for others to confirm it. Pray and fast. Maybe the narrow road will lead to the greatest opportunity even if it seems insignificant at the time.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“A trustworthy spiritual compass is absolutely necessary when it comes to navigating our feelings and circumstances, and true north is the Word of God...When we decide to go by what feels right, rather than trusting the instrument God has given us to live by, we risk getting lost and losing our way.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Love disarms those who hate us. Generosity disarms those who steak from us. Kindness disarms those who are mean to us. Encouragement disarms those who are critical of us. an apology disarms those who want to hold an offense against us. Forgiveness disarms those who want revenge against us.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“You have two choices when a spiritual attack occurs in your life. You can react in the natural and exacerbate the situation, or you can choose to respond in the opposite spirit to how your flesh feels and watch God move and fight the battle on your behalf. He'll exchange your weakness for strength.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Are you in a situation right now that looks opposite to the direction you thought God was leading you in? Ask God how you can best serve with excellence wherever He has you now, and allow Him to refine you from the inside out. Repent of any disappointment and choose to serve as unto God. Let go of thinking your season of serving should be over, because a true master will always be a servant.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“There are a number of lessons we can learn about the opposite life when it comes to true living.

1. We must die if we are to live.
2. We must surrender everything in order to keep anything.
3. We must lose ourselves in order to find ourselves.

Charles Spurgeon said it like this: 'You must be slain by the sword of the Spirit before you can be made alive by the breath of the Spirit.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“God wants your heart to desire Him - true life - more than you desire the dream...If we want to live a life of supernatural power and abundance, then we must first be willing to lay down our lives and dreams. If our dreams are from God, they will be resurrected back to life, producing much fruit and bringing Him glory.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“God is more interested in what is going on inside your heart than your external behavior*... Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and obey Him, even when it's costly and doesn't make sense outwardly. When you do, you reveal the glory of God.

*For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. -I Samuel 16:7”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all. - Mark 9:35”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“I have been able to apply these principles in every season, whether it's been up or down:

1. The secret to greatness is to serve.
2. The secret to prosperity is to first give.
3. The secret to your best life is to lay down what you think is the best life and follow God's steps to the most abundant life.

As I've followed God to find my way to what He has called me to do, I have discovered His opposite principle regarding greatness. My purpose and destiny are not found in self-service but in first serving a vision that is greater than my own.

-Danny Gokey”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“The Holy Spirit living in us allows us to react positively, which is contrary to the negativity coming our way. As a result, we exchange generosity for greed. We exchange peace for stress. We exchange excellence for laziness. We exchange silence and wholesome words for gossip...forgiveness and kindness for slander.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom

“Jesus said in Luke 6, 'Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.' (v. 27). And that's what we are called to do.”
― Alex Seeley, The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom