But as for thee, poor soul, who art persuaded to renounce…
““But as for thee, poor soul, who art persuaded to renounce thy lusts, to throw away the conceit of thy own righteousness, that thou mayest run with more speed to Christ, and art so possessed with the excellency of Christ, thy own present need of him, and salvation by him, that thou pantest after him more than life itself, in God’s name go and speed, be of good comfort; he””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Renouncing selfish pride and relying on Christ’s excellence fuels spiritual urgency and comfort.
In simple terms: Give up pride, rely on Christ for urgent spiritual comfort.
Key Takeaway
Seek Christ’s excellence for urgent comfort.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
urgency
Mood
devotional
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- preaching
- spiritual counseling
- mission work
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
spiritual surrender
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does abandoning pride change your spiritual focus?
- What comforts you most in Christ’s excellence?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on Christ may be challenged by doubt or external pressures.