So much the more men exalt themselves, so much the less…
““So much the more men exalt themselves, so much the less will they surely be disposed to exalt God. ’Tis certainly a thing that God aims at in the disposition of things in the affair of redemption (if we allow the Scriptures to be a revelation of God’s mind), that God should appear full, and man in himself empty, that God should appear all, and man nothing.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Exalting oneself diminishes the capacity to honor God; true worship requires recognizing God's fullness and human emptiness.
In simple terms: Pride blocks reverence for God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to deepen faith.
Themes
spirituality
humility
theology
pride
worship
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
human emptiness
self‑exaltation
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices nurture genuine humility?
- How does humility affect community leadership?
A Different Perspective
Humility alone may not address systemic injustice.