First place Quote by George M. Marsden
““True saints," Edwards observed with typical God-centeredness, are "inexpressibly pleased and delighted with ... the things of God." Hypocrites, by contrast, revel in themselves. "The hypocrite has his mind pleased and delighted, in the first place, with his own privilege, and the happiness which he supposes he has attained, or shall obtain."58””
About This Quote
True saints find joy solely in divine matters, while hypocrites delight in self‑interest and imagined privilege.
In simple terms: Saints love God; hypocrites love themselves.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine joy over self‑praise.
Themes
spirituality
humility
self‑deception
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious leader
- philosopher
- teacher
- activist
- writer
Key Concepts
theodicy
ego
false pride
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true humility look like?
- How can we recognize hidden self‑interest?
A Different Perspective
Self‑praise can masquerade as virtue.
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