Holy spirit Quote by D.L. Moody
““I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and everything that is contrary to God's law, the Holy Spirit will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit, ambition and self-seeking, pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. I also believe that many a man is praying to God to fill him, when he is full already with something else. Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray that He would empty us. There must be a n emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything that is contrary to God is turned out, then the Spirit will come...””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Emptying of the Heart, D.L. Moody, 1880
Argues that spiritual emptiness of selfishness is required for the Holy Spirit to fill the heart.
In simple terms: Empty selfishness to receive divine Spirit.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and self‑emptying.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
Mood
reverent
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- spiritual retreats
- counseling
- personal reflection
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What selfish habits block your spiritual growth?
- How can you cultivate emptiness without losing identity?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood as self‑denial rather than positive growth.
