--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In himself, nothing; in God, everything…" description: "\"“In himself, nothing; in God, everything. That is his motto. He knows well that the world will never see him as God sees him and he has stopped caring...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/a-w-tozer-1151_parenting_in-himself-nothing-in-god-everything-tha_1911835.jpg" --- # In himself, nothing; in God, everything. That is his… ![“In himself, nothing; in God, everything. That is his motto. He knows well that the world will never see him as God sees him and he has stopped caring. He rests perfectly content to allow God to place His own values. He will be patient to wait for the day when everything will get its own price tag…” quote by A.W. Tozer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/a-w-tozer-1151_parenting_in-himself-nothing-in-god-everything-tha_1911835.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/a-w-tozer-1151_parenting_in-himself-nothing-in-god-everything-tha_1911835.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/a-w-tozer-1151_parenting_in-himself-nothing-in-god-everything-tha_1911835.jpg) > ““In himself, nothing; in God, everything. That is his motto. He knows well that the world will never see him as God sees him and he has stopped caring. He rests perfectly content to allow God to place His own values. He will be patient to wait for the day when everything will get its own price tag and real worth will come into its own. Then the righteous shall shine forth in the Kingdom of their Father. He is willing to wait for that day. In”” [A.W. Tozer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-w-tozer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote expresses a stance of humility and patience, trusting that ultimate truth and value belong to the divine, and that righteousness will be revealed in due time. **In simple terms:** Trust God’s timing and let divine values guide you. Key Takeaway Live patiently, trusting divine justice. Themes faith humility patience Mood contemplative reverent Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal prayer - sermon reflections - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts theology spiritual surrender eternal justice Questions to Reflect On - How does trusting in a higher purpose affect daily actions? - What does patience mean in spiritual growth? 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