Contrary Quote by Brother Lawrence
“To worship God is to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Practice of the Presence of God”, 1692
The quote frames worship as acknowledging human imperfection and trusting God’s willingness to transform us into His likeness.
In simple terms: Worship means admitting our flaws and trusting God’s transformative love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and seek divine transformation.
Themes
spirituality
humility
transformation
faith
divine love
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical living
- community service
Key Concepts
Theology
self‑surrender
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging imperfection deepen faith?
- What practices foster openness to divine change?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve transformation without divine grace.
