Devotions Quote by David Brainerd
““I had been heaping up my devotions before God, fasting, praying, &c. pretending, and indeed really thinking sometimes, that I was aiming at the glory of God; whereas I never once truly intended it, but only my own happiness. I””
About This Quote
Source Diary: Spiritual Reflections, 1760
He realized his religious practices were self‑serving rather than truly devoted to God.
In simple terms: His devotions were selfish, not for God.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine humility in worship.
Themes
spirituality
selfishness
religion
humility
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer groups
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
personal introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your spiritual practices?
- How can you align devotion with selflessness?
A Different Perspective
True humility is hard to achieve when personal desire interferes.
