Heaven and earth Quote by Andrew Murray
““when the serpent breathed the poison of his pride, the desire to be as God, into the hearts of our first parents, that they too fell from their high estate into all the wretchedness in which man is now sunk. In heaven and earth, pride, self-exaltation, is the gate and the birth, and the curse, of hell.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 1885
Pride creates a desire to be divine, leading humanity into suffering; it opens the gateway to hell.
In simple terms: Pride drives us toward suffering and sin.
Key Takeaway
Guard against prideful thoughts.
Themes
pride
sin
spiritual downfall
Mood
serious
somber
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
hubris
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance confidence and humility?
- What practices curb pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also motivate positive achievement.
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