Asking Quote by Chip Ingram
“I know for me, going back the person I've bad-mouthed or lied to is absolutely humiliating! But isn't it interesting that "humiliating" has the same root word as "humility"? Part of humility is taking responsibility for my sin and asking forgiveness even when it doesn't feel good. God wants to heal and restore your relationships, but it's not easy.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Power of Humility", 2019
Admitting faults and seeking forgiveness restores relationships despite discomfort.
In simple terms: Ask forgiveness to heal.
Key Takeaway
Own mistakes, seek reconciliation.
Themes
humility
forgiveness
relationships
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- workplace conflict
- family disputes
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to apologize?
- How does humility affect your self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective
Humility may be resisted by pride.
![“People in the world ask for forgiveness, but [true] ‘pratikraman’ does not happen by doing that. That is like when people casually say ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’. There is no significance in that; the significance is of ‘alochana-pratikraman-pratyakhyan’ (acknowledgement of the mistake, repentance and…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/dada-bhagwan-31_acknowledment_people-in-the-world-ask-for-forgiveness_245419.jpg)
