I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of…
““I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and everything that is contrary to God's law, the Holy Spirit will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit, ambition and self-seeking, pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. I also believe that many a man is praying to God to fill him, when he is full already with something else. Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray that He would empty us. There must be a n emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything that is contrary to God is turned out, then the Spirit will come...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Argues that spiritual emptiness of selfishness is required for the Holy Spirit to fill the heart.
In simple terms: Empty selfishness to receive divine Spirit.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and self‑emptying.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
Mood
reverent
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- spiritual retreats
- counseling
- personal reflection
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What selfish habits block your spiritual growth?
- How can you cultivate emptiness without losing identity?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood as self‑denial rather than positive growth.