Brazen Quote by D. A. Carson
“The person who loves his life will lose it: it could not be otherwise, for to love one's life is a fundamental denial of God's sovereignty, of God's rights, and a brazen elevation of self to the apogee of one's perception, and therefore an idolatrous focus on self, which is the heart of all sin”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Sovereignty, 1995
Loving life selfishly denies God's authority and becomes idolatry, leading to sin.
In simple terms: Self‑love can become idolatry.
Key Takeaway
Guard humility and recognize God's sovereignty.
Themes
humility
spirituality
idolatry
sin
authority
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑care with reverence for God?
- What signs show love of self becoming idolatry?
A Different Perspective
Self‑love may be misinterpreted as rebellion against divine order.
