Daily discipline Quote by Amy Carmichael
“But all the great staining temptations, to selfishness, ambition, and other strong sins that violently affront the soul, appear first in the region of the mind, and can be fought and conquered there. We have been given the power to close the door of the mind. We can lose this power through disuse or increase it by use, by the daily discipline of the inner man in things which seem small and by reliance upon the word of the Spirit of Truth. “It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. It is as though He said, 'Learn to live in your will, not in your feelings.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life of Amy Carmichael, 1915
Moral temptations arise in thoughts and can be overcome by mental discipline and spiritual reliance.
In simple terms: Temptations start in the mind; control them with discipline and faith.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily mental discipline and trust in spiritual truth.
Themes
self‑control
spirituality
discipline
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
temptation
willpower
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you strengthen mental discipline?
- What role does community support play?
A Different Perspective
Discipline alone may not stop strong emotional impulses.
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