Complacency Quote by Anonymous
““I want deliberately to encourage this mighty longing after God. The lack of it has brought us to our present low estate. The stiff and wooden quality about our religious lives is a result of our lack of holy desire. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. Acute desire must be present or there will be no manifestation of Christ to His people. He waits to be wanted. Too bad that with many of us He waits so long, so very long, in vain.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 20th century Christian preaching
Spiritual stagnation arises from lacking holy desire; yearning for God fuels faith and manifestation of Christ.
In simple terms: Without deep longing for God, faith becomes rigid and ineffective.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate earnest longing for the divine.
Themes
spirituality
desire
faith
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- spiritual retreats
- mentoring believers
Key Concepts
holy longing
complacency
manifestation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture holy desire daily?
- What practices keep your faith vibrant?
A Different Perspective
Desire alone may not overcome systemic issues in religious institutions.
