If those friends who blame...could see what we see, and…
“If those friends who blame...could see what we see, and feel what we feel, they would be the first to wonder that those redeemed by Christ should be so backward in devotion, and know so little of the spirit of self-sacrifice. They would be ashamed of the hesitations that hinder us. But we must remember that it was not by interceding for the world in glory that Jesus saved it. He gave Himself. Our prayers for the evangelization of the world are but a bitter irony as we only give of our superfluity and draw back before the sacrifice of ourselves.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote laments that believers may feel ashamed of their doubts, emphasizing that salvation comes from Christ’s self‑sacrifice, not human effort.
In simple terms: Christ’s sacrifice, not our effort, saves.
Key Takeaway
Focus on Christ’s self‑sacrifice.
Themes
faith
humility
salvation
self‑sacrifice
spiritual struggle
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
Ashamed:0
Bitter:0
Blame:0
Christ:1
Christian:0
Devotion:0
Draws:0
Faith:0
Feels:0
Firsts:0
Friendship:0
Giving:0
Glory:0
Hesitation:0
Hinder:0
Ifs:0
Irony:0
Jesus:0
Knows:0
Littles:0
Our prayers:0
Prayer:0
Redeemed:0
Religion:0
Remember:0
Sacrifice:0
Saved:0
Self:0
Self sacrifice:0
Should:0
Spirit:0
Wonder:0
World:0
Would be:0
Christ Backward:0
Sacrifice Ashamed:0
Ashamed Hesitations:0
Backward Devotion:0
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- church fellowship
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doubt with faith?
- What does “bitter irony” reveal about religious practice?
A Different Perspective
Human pride can hinder true humility.