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We need God to give us a holy obsession with bringing him…

“We need God to give us a holy obsession with bringing him glory and increasing his reputation. I can't manufacture love for God on my own. I love my life too much. I count my life as too precious. I need God to help me love his honor above everything else.” quote by Stephen Altrogge
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““We need God to give us a holy obsession with bringing him glory and increasing his reputation. I can't manufacture love for God on my own. I love my life too much. I count my life as too precious. I need God to help me love his honor above everything else.””

Stephen Altrogge

About This Quote

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

Divine help is needed to love God above all, because self‑love alone is insufficient.

In simple terms: We need God to love God.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance for higher purpose.

Themes

faith humility purpose

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community worship
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology spiritual dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “holy obsession” mean to you?
  • How can you balance self‑care with devotion?
A Different Perspective

Relying on God may conflict with personal agency.

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