What is the origin of the phrase What would Jesus do?

Answer 1

The Phrase "What would Jesus do?" gained prominence in the 1990's, when it was adopted by Evangelical Christians and others who used the phrase as their motto for living, a moral imperative to use Jesus as their guide, and WWJD? as their compass check.

However, the phrase can also be traced back to the 19th Century. It has been attributed to Charles Sheldon, who used it in his book "In His Steps"[1896], and to Charles K. Spurgeon, the eminent London Baptist pastor. who used it his sermons as early as 1880.

Whatever the true origin of "What would Jesus Do?", it remains a timely and timeless reminder of what we should do.

Answer 2

The phrase "What would Jesus do" originated from a book written in 1896 by Reverend Charles M. Sheldon called "In His Steps." The book tells the story of a town that decides to ask themselves "What would Jesus do?" before making any decisions. This phrase has since become a popular expression used to prompt moral and ethical decision-making based on the teachings of Jesus.