It will be an ill day when our brethren take to bragging…
“It will be an ill day when our brethren take to bragging and boasting and call it 'testimony to the victorious Christian life.' We trust that holiness will be more than ever the aim of believers, but not the boastful holiness which has deluded some of the excellent of the earth into vain glory, and under which their firmest friends shudder for them.”
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 should be lived modestly, not flaunted as a boast, lest it become vanity.
In simple terms: Holiness is humble, not bragged.
Key Takeaway
Pursue sincere virtue, not showy piety.
Themes
humility
faith
integrity
spirituality
Mood
serene
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- personal devotion
- public speaking
- leadership
Key Concepts
theology
pride
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine holiness look like in daily life?
- How can communities guard against vanity?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑praise can undermine credibility and cause division.