The truly humble person will have a genuine desire to be…
““The truly humble person will have a genuine desire to be thought little of, and persecuted, and condemned unjustly, even in serious matters. For, if she desires to imitate the Lord, how can she do so better than in this? And no bodily strength is necessary here, nor the aid of anyone save God.””
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 seeks low regard and accepts suffering, mirroring Christ’s example without relying on personal power or others.
In simple terms: Humility means wanting to be seen as small and enduring hardship like Christ.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust God, not your own strength.
Themes
humility
faith
spirituality
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- leadership
- social justice
- counseling
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
self‑sacrifice
imitation of Christ
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice humility without losing self‑respect?
- In what ways does humility strengthen your faith?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be misused to justify self‑deprecation or neglect of healthy self‑esteem.