Alms Quote by Christian Scriver
“Never have I greater reason for suspicion that when I am particularly pleased with myself, my faith, my progress, and my alms.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Faith and Self‑Reflection, 1650
When self‑satisfaction rises, suspicion grows about hidden motives and spiritual complacency.
In simple terms: Self‑satisfaction can mask hidden doubts.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant in faith.
Themes
faith
self‑reflection
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal growth
- leadership
Key Concepts
spiritual complacency
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance pride and humility?
- What signs indicate spiritual stagnation?
A Different Perspective
Self‑confidence can be healthy.
![“Give a drink of water as alms to the birds which go forth at morning, and deem that they have a better right than men [to thy charity]. For their race brings not harm upon thee in any wise, when thou fearest it from thine own race.” quote by Al-Maʿarri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/915/al-ma-arri-47224_alms_give-a-drink-of-water-as-alms-to-the-bir_171746.jpg)
