Let us watch against pride in every shape - pride of…
“Let us watch against pride in every shape - pride of intellect, pride of wealth, pride of our own goodness. Nothing is so likely to keep a person out of heaven, and prevent them from seeing Christ, as pride. So long as we think we are something we shall never be saved. Let us pray for and cultivate humility; let us seek to know ourselves correctly, and to find out our place in the sight of a holy God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride in any form blocks spiritual growth and keeps people from recognizing divine truth; humility opens the way to self‑knowledge and divine relationship.
In simple terms: Pride blocks spiritual growth; humility helps.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and self‑knowledge.
Themes
humility
pride
spiritual growth
self‑knowledge
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
psychology of ego
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride manifest in your daily decisions?
- What steps can you take to practice humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can sometimes protect self‑esteem, making humility hard to accept.