Absolutes Quote by Charles Simeon
“If you have indeed been so highly distinguished, should you not ‘live no longer to yourselves, but altogether unto Him who died for you and rose again?’ Should any thing short of absolute perfection satisfy you? Should you not labour to ‘stand perfect and complete in all the will of God?’”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Living for God", 1805
True devotion demands self‑denial and striving for divine perfection, not self‑centered living.
In simple terms: Live for God, not yourself, seeking perfection.
Key Takeaway
Pursue self‑less, perfect service to God.
Themes
spirituality
self‑discipline
perfection
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church service
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
holiness
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we accept imperfection while striving?
- What does “perfect” look like today?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty makes absolute perfection unrealistic.
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