Bible Quote by Dick Brogden
““Why do we expect God to have less grace on others than He has had on us? Let us trust God to choose His vessels. Then let us lay down our lives to bless them, pray for them, and rejoice over them when they exceed us in usefulness to the kingdom. A true test of Jesus-like character is when we sincerely rejoice at the advancement of others in the kingdom and at the increase of their usability. After Ananias prayed for Paul, we never hear of him again in the Scriptures. Paul’s ministry profile soared while Ananias disappeared. May we not only rejoice, like John, in the increase of Jesus and our own decrease (John 3:30), but let us also rejoice when Jesus increases in our peers.””
About This Quote
True spiritual maturity is shown by rejoicing in others' growth and usefulness, trusting God's grace for all, and embracing humility in service.
In simple terms: Celebrate others' success, trust God's plan, and stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate others, stay humble.
Themes
humility
service
joy
faith
grace
community
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- mentoring
- team projects
- volunteering
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
selflessness
spiritual growth
kingdom purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice sincere joy for others' achievements?
- What habits keep you grounded in humility?
A Different Perspective
Rejoicing in others can be challenging when personal ambitions compete, and it may be hard to discern genuine humility from self‑promotion.
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