Christ Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
““In confession occurs the breakthrough of the Cross. The root of all sin is pride, superbia. I want to be my own law, I have a right to my self, my hatred and my desires, my life and my death. The mind and flesh of man are set on fire by pride; for it is precisely in his wickedness that man wants to be as God. Confession in the presence of a brother is the profoundest kind of humiliation. It hurts, it cuts a man down, it is a dreadful blow to pride...In the deep mental and physical pain of humiliation before a brother - which means, before God - we experience the Cross of Jesus as our rescue and salvation. The old man dies, but it is God who has conquered him. Now we share in the resurrection of Christ and eternal life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
Confession humbles pride, exposing sin and opening the way to Christ’s rescuing cross.
In simple terms: Humbling pride leads to spiritual rescue.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility to experience redemption.
Themes
humility
pride
spirituality
redemption
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- church community
- prayer groups
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your view of self?
- What role does community play in confronting pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be so deep that confession feels unbearable.
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