In Shansi I found Chinese Christians who were accustomed…
“In Shansi I found Chinese Christians who were accustomed to spend time in fasting and prayer. They recognized that this fasting, which so many dislike, which requires faith in God, since it makes one feel weak and poorly, is really a Divinely appointed means of grace. Perhaps the greatest hindrance to our work is our own imagined strength; and in fasting we learn what poor, weak creatures we are-dependent on a meal of meat for the little strength which we are so apt to lean upon.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He describes fasting as a divine practice that reveals human weakness and dependence on God, contrasting imagined strength with spiritual humility.
In simple terms: Fasting shows our weakness and reliance on God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility through fasting.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual discipline
dependence
mission work
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal spiritual practice
- mission preparation
- teaching others
Key Concepts
fasting
divine grace
spiritual growth
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fasting deepen faith?
- What limits should be set for spiritual disciplines?
A Different Perspective
Fasting can be physically harmful if not guided properly.