3 Søren Kierkegaard Quotes

That will make you a better Christian

Who Is Søren Kierkegaard?

Born in May of 1813 in the country of Denmark, Søren Kierkegaard was a philosopher, poet, and is considered to be one of the first existentialist philosophers.

Existentialism is basically the philosophy of the individual experience — how individuals cope with the absurdity, terror, and meaningless of existing.

Kierkegaard’s work deals with how the individual can overcome his existential angst by developing his relationship with God and Jesus Christ.

Like Nietzsche, Kierkegaard attacks the institution of Christianity, while lauding Christ and trying to edify individual Christians.

Now that you’re up to speed on just who Kierkegaard is, let’s dive into three of his quotes that will help you live a better life as a Christian.

The Function of Prayer

“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
— Søren Kierkegaard

God doesn’t need you. He cannot be influenced. It’s like a mote of earthly dust praying to the Sun.

The Sun has been marching through space and shining its light for eons, and will…