But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinners, we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God's love and to confess our needs openly before our brothers and sisters. The fear and pride that clings to us like barnacles cling to others also. In acts of mutual confession we release the power that heals. Our humanity is no longer denied, but transformed.


Richard Foster's treasury of Christian discipline (ed. Jossey-Bass) - ISBN: 9780060627621

Richard Foster Quotes

But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinners, we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God's love and to confess our ...

But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinners, we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God's love and to confess our ...

But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinners, we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God's love and to confess our ...

But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinners, we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God's love and to confess our ...