Pride makes a god of self, covetousness makes a god of…
““Pride makes a god of self, covetousness makes a god of money, sensuality makes a god of the belly; whatever is esteemed or loved, feared or served, delighted in or depended on, more than God, that (whatever it is) we do in effect make a god of.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Excessive attachment to anything—pride, wealth, pleasure—elevates it to a godlike status, displacing the divine.
In simple terms: Loving anything too much replaces God.
Key Takeaway
Limit attachments, keep perspective.
Themes
pride
wealth
pleasure
divine
attachment
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- financial decisions
- health habits
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
idolatry
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you idolize without noticing?
- How can you re‑center on the divine?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming difficult of desire is challenging.