Absolutes Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“By his willingly renouncing self-defence, the Christian affirms his absolute adherence to Jesus, and his freedom from the tyranny of his own ego. The exclusiveness of this adherence is the only power which can overcome evil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Cost of Discipleship” (1937)
Renouncing self‑defence shows total devotion to Jesus, freeing ego and overcoming evil
In simple terms: Self‑defence renounced, ego freed
Key Takeaway
Prioritize complete devotion to faith
Themes
theology
ego
evil
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith practice
- moral decisions
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance self‑sacrifice and self‑care?
- Can ego be useful?
A Different Perspective
Extreme self‑denial may neglect self‑care
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