I think, that a man never passes the verge of moral…
“I think, that a man never passes the verge of moral humility, till self-righteousness be dethroned, till the high and towering imaginations of the man's own righteousness by the law be levelled by the mighty weapons of the gospel, and he brought to submit to the righteousness of God for justification, which is, in the gospel revealed 'from faith to faith.'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Moral humility arrives only when pride is removed and divine righteousness is embraced.
In simple terms: Humility follows the loss of self‑righteousness.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility through faith.
Themes
faith
humility
pride
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in daily life?
- Can pride be fully eradicated?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not guarantee humility.