John Stott on Balanced Abiding - Anglican (John 15:5)
"Abiding in Christ is neither passive quietism nor frantic activism—it is living union. The branch doesn't strive to produce fruit, nor does it pretend fruit...
This is theological quotes on abiding and balanced for adults, drawing on John 15:5. It carries an emotional tone of peace, trust and joy.
"Abiding in Christ is neither passive quietism nor frantic activism—it is living union. The branch doesn't strive to produce fruit, nor does it pretend fruit doesn't matter. It simply stays connected and fruit comes. This is the balanced Christian life: dependent and fruitful." — John Stott. Anglican: balanced abiding.
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