God and man Quote by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
““Once again, therefore, I would define meekness like this. The man who is truly meek is the one who is amazed that God and man can think of him as well as they do and treat him as well as they do. That, it seems to me, is its essential quality.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, 1955
True meekness is recognizing and being humbled by the awe that both God and people can regard and treat you with care.
In simple terms: Meekness is humility before God and others.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and gratitude.
Themes
humility
faith
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian theology
character formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging others’ regard change your self‑view?
- What practices cultivate genuine humility?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to accept praise without pride.
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