Christianity Quote by Gary Wilkerson
““With every achievement, his estimation of himself had grown smaller. Early on, Paul went from strength to strength in his accomplishments for the gospel. In AD 55 he wrote to the church in Corinth that he was no less than any of the other apostles. Two years later, he wrote something very different to the Ephesians, stating, “I am the least of all saints.” Finally, in his last known letter, Paul wrote, “I am the chief of sinners.” That was my father. In the beginning of his ministry, David Wilkerson was a crusading young zealot, making a massive imprint on the world for Christ. Later, as he gazed hard into his own brokenness, he realized, “I am dependent on God for everything,” and he offered genuine encouragement to others in their sufferings. By the end of his life, amid his anguished battle to know love, he claimed, “I can do nothing. He did it all. ‘It is finished.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1 Corinthians, Paul the Apostle, AD 55; Letter: Ephesians, Paul the Apostle, AD 57; Letter: 2 Timothy, Paul the Apostle, AD 67
Paul’s self‑assessment shifts from confidence to humility, illustrating that true spiritual growth comes from recognizing dependence on God rather than personal achievement.
In simple terms: Humility grows as we see ourselves as dependent on God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and dependence on God.
Themes
humility
spiritual growth
self‑assessment
dependence
faith
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
personal
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal counseling
- faith mentoring
- spiritual direction
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
personal transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing dependence on God change your daily actions?
- What practices keep humility alive in success?
A Different Perspective
May overlook self‑esteem and become complacent in self‑reliance.
