Ambition Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“No one should be surprised at the difficulty of faith, if there is some part of his life where he is consciously resisting or disobeying the commandment of Jesus. Is there some part of your life which you are refusing to surrender at his behest, some sinful passion, maybe, or some animosity, some hope, perhaps your ambition or your reason? ... How can you hope to enter into communion with him when at some point in your life you are running away from him?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
Faith is challenged when personal resistance or disobedience blocks communion with Christ; surrendering sinful passions is necessary for true connection.
In simple terms: Resistance blocks faith.
Key Takeaway
Surrender personal sins to deepen faith.
Themes
faith
resistance
spiritual growth
humility
Mood
somber
introspective
serious
Type
theological
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual retreat
- counseling
- prayer groups
Key Concepts
sin
obedience
communion
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of your life resists surrender?
- How can you confront that resistance?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty makes surrender difficult.
