Books Quote by Brennan Manning
““It is interesting that whenever the evangelists Mark, Luke, or John mention the apostles, they call the author of the first Gospel either Levi or Matthew. But in his own Gospel, he always refers to himself as “Matthew the publican,” never wanting to forget who he was and always wanting to remember how low Jesus stooped to pick him up. We are publicans just like Matthew.””
About This Quote
The passage reflects on Matthew’s humble identity as a tax collector, urging readers to remember their origins and the humility of Jesus.
In simple terms: Remember your humble beginnings and stay grounded.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and self‑awareness.
Themes
humility
identity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- faith discussions
- teaching moments
- community outreach
Key Concepts
biblical history
self‑reflection
service
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging your past shape your present?
- In what ways can humility be practiced without self‑deprecation?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on humility can hinder confidence.
![“Another [book on Matthew] is Amy-Jill Levine, who is a Jewish woman who teaches New Testament at the Vanderbilt School of Religion. It's a group of essays by mostly womanly scholars looking at Matthew's gospel through feminists' eyes - very exciting. It opens up all sorts of things that I've never…” quote by John Shelby Spong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f2/john-shelby-spong-1488_amy_another-book-on-matthew-is-amy-jill-levi_2427880.jpg)
