Quotes about Perspective
Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.
— John 4:35
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
— Acts 26:29
Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
— Romans 8:5
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
— Romans 8:18
One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
— Romans 14:5
Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,
— 1 Corinthians 3:21
I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.
— 1 Corinthians 4:3
Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you!
— 1 Corinthians 4:8
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
— 1 Corinthians 7:7
What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;
— 1 Corinthians 7:29
those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;
— 1 Corinthians 7:30
Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?
— 1 Corinthians 9:8