Desire Quote by Francis A. Schaeffer
““God has made us with proper desires, but if there is not a proper contentment on my part, to this extent I am in revolt against God, and of course revolt is the whole central problem of sin. When I lack proper contentment, either I have forgotten that God is God, or I have ceased to be submissive to him. We are now speaking about a practical test to judge if we are coveting against God. A quiet disposition and a heart giving thanks at any given moment is the real test of the extent to which we love God at that moment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1968, null
True contentment comes from gratitude and submission to God; lacking it leads to rebellion, which is sin.
In simple terms: Gratitude and submission prevent sinful rebellion.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate thankfulness and humility to stay aligned with divine will.
Themes
spirituality
humility
gratitude
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- mindful reflection
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
sin
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice gratitude now?
- What does true contentment look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on external rituals may ignore inner transformation.
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