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You come to God not by being strong, but by being weak…

“You come to God not by being strong, but by being weak; not by being right, but through your mistakes.” quote by Richard Rohr
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“You come to God not by being strong, but by being weak; not by being right, but through your mistakes.”

Richard Rohr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True humility and openness to error bring us closer to the divine than force or certainty.

In simple terms: Weakness and learning from mistakes connect us to God.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and learn from errors.

Themes

humility spirituality growth

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • counseling
  • conflict resolution
  • teaching
  • leadership

Key Concepts

theology psychology self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance humility with self‑confidence?
  • What mistakes have taught you the most?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on weakness may discourage confidence.

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