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“Learn to cease from your own wisdom as well as your own goodness; draw near in poverty of spirit to let the Holy One show you how utterly above human knowledge or human power is the holiness He demands; to the soul that ceases from self, and has no confidence in the flesh, He will show and give…” quote by Andrew Murray
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““Learn to cease from your own wisdom as well as your own goodness; draw near in poverty of spirit to let the Holy One show you how utterly above human knowledge or human power is the holiness He demands; to the soul that ceases from self, and has no confidence in the flesh, He will show and give the holiness He calls us to.””

Andrew Murray

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True holiness comes from humility, surrendering personal wisdom and strength to divine guidance.

In simple terms: Humility opens the way to divine holiness.

Key Takeaway

Surrender pride, seek spiritual humility.

Themes

humility spirituality faith

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

inspirational theological

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • spiritual discipline
  • leadership
  • faith community

Key Concepts

Divine dependence self‑abnegation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true humility look like in daily life?
  • How can we balance self‑trust and reliance on the divine?
A Different Perspective

Humility alone may not solve practical problems.

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