I had been heaping up my devotions before God, fasting…
““I had been heaping up my devotions before God, fasting, praying, &c. pretending, and indeed really thinking sometimes, that I was aiming at the glory of God; whereas I never once truly intended it, but only my own happiness. I””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He realized his religious practices were self‑serving rather than truly devoted to God.
In simple terms: His devotions were selfish, not for God.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine humility in worship.
Themes
spirituality
selfishness
religion
humility
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer groups
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
personal introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your spiritual practices?
- How can you align devotion with selflessness?
A Different Perspective
True humility is hard to achieve when personal desire interferes.