--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: this is the one to whom I will look: he…" description: "\"“this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/anonymous-1_religion_this-is-the-one-to-whom-i-will-look-he-w_1695725.jpg" --- # this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and… ![“this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/anonymous-1_religion_this-is-the-one-to-whom-i-will-look-he-w_1695725.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/anonymous-1_religion_this-is-the-one-to-whom-i-will-look-he-w_1695725.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e4/anonymous-1_religion_this-is-the-one-to-whom-i-will-look-he-w_1695725.jpg) > ““this is the one to whom I will look:         he who is humble and contrite in spirit         and trembles at my word.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humility and reverence before the divine are essential; the humble listen to God’s word. **In simple terms:** Be humble and reverent, and you will hear God. Key Takeaway Cultivate humility and reverence. Themes humility reverence spirituality divine communication Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual religious When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - ethical living - community worship Key Concepts faith obedience inner peace Questions to Reflect On - How does humility affect your faith? - What does “trembling at my word” mean to you? 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