When the friends of the Bible win a victory over one phase…
““When the friends of the Bible win a victory over one phase of infidelity, they naturally hope that there will be a truce in the warfare and they may enjoy peace. But the hope is ill-founded. We should have foreseen this, had we considered the real source of infidelity is always in the pride, self-will and ungodliness of man's nature. So that, when men are defeated on one line of attack, a part of them at least will be certainly prompted by their natural enmity to God's Word to hunt for some new weapon against it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human pride and self-will cause recurring rebellion against divine truth, so victories are temporary and new attacks arise.
In simple terms: Pride fuels ongoing rebellion against God.
Key Takeaway
Guard against pride, not just external threats.
Themes
pride
spiritual warfare
human nature
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- church teaching
- counseling
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal pride influence your spiritual life?
- What practices can reduce self-will?
A Different Perspective
Pride may be mitigated by community accountability and humility.