Our great need is not ardour to save man but courage to…
“Our great need is not ardour to save man but courage to face God - courage to face God with our soul as it is, and with our Saviour as He is; to face God always thus, and so to win the power which saves and services man more than any other power can. We can never fully say "My brother!" till we have heartily said "My God!", and we can never heartily say "My God!" till we have humbly said "My Guilt!" That is the root of moral reality, of personal religion.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True moral courage lies in confronting God and personal guilt, not merely saving humanity.
In simple terms: Face divine truth and admit personal faults.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and spiritual honesty.
Themes
courage
spirituality
humility
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- self‑reflection
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly face God?
- How does acknowledging guilt shape moral action?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with institutional doctrines.