Aim Quote by Anonymous
“The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self--all your wishes and precautions--to Christ. But it is far easier than what we are all trying to do instead. For what we are trying to do is to remain what we call "ourselves," to keep personal happiness as our great aim in life, and yet at the same time be "good.”
About This Quote
The quote highlights the difficulty of fully surrendering one's identity and desires to Christ, yet suggests that clinging to self‑interest while trying to be good is even harder.
In simple terms: Surrendering to Christ is hard, but staying selfish while being good is harder.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the tension between self‑surrender and self‑interest.
Themes
faith
self
identity
morality
spirituality
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
- seeking meaning
- conflict between desire and duty
- community worship
Key Concepts
surrender
self‑interest
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal happiness with spiritual surrender?
- What does “being good” mean without self‑interest?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the value of personal boundaries and mental health.
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