No matter how dear you are to God, if pride is harboured…
“No matter how dear you are to God, if pride is harboured in your spirit, He will whip it out of you. They that go up in their own estimation must come down again by His discipline”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride in the heart invites divine correction, regardless of one’s perceived closeness to God.
In simple terms: Pride leads to God’s discipline.
Key Takeaway
Guard against pride.
Themes
humility
spirituality
discipline
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
scriptural
exhortational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
pride
divine correction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize pride in yourself?
- What practices keep you humble?
A Different Perspective
Even the faithful can be humbled; pride blinds self‑awareness.