Judge yourself; if you do that you will not be judged by…
“Judge yourself; if you do that you will not be judged by God, as St. Paul says. But it must be a real sense of your own sinfulness, not an artificial humility.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages personal accountability and sincere self‑examination rather than false humility
In simple terms: Be truly aware of your own faults
Key Takeaway
Self‑judge honestly
Themes
self‑reflection
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- confessional prayer
- personal counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
theology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine self‑judgment look like?
- How can you balance humility with honesty?
A Different Perspective
False humility can blind you to real change