God refuses only the person who does not admit his own…
“God refuses only the person who does not admit his own weakness; He sends away only the unhappy proud person. You must "hold him" well and strongly, with a poor spirit, with a poor heart, with a life entirely poor...”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God rejects pride and weakness; humility and poverty of spirit are valued.
In simple terms: God dislikes pride and welcomes humility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and a modest spirit.
Themes
spirituality
humility
pride
poverty of spirit
faith
self‑reflection
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
Doe:1
Heart:1
Persons:1
Poor:1
Pride:1
Proud:1
Proud person:1
Refuse:1
Spirit:1
Unhappy:1
Weakness:1
Wells:1
Admit Weakness:1
God Refuses:1
Refuses Person:1
Weakness Sends:1
When to use this quote
- prayer
- charitable work
- self‑examination
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
moral teaching
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your daily actions?
- What does “poor spirit” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.