Communication Quote by George Whitefield
“True conversion means turning not only from sin but also from depending on self-made righteousness.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "True Conversion" by George Whitefield, 1740s
Genuine change requires abandoning both sin and self-reliance on personal merit.
In simple terms: Leave sin and self‑reliance.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine dependence.
Themes
faith
repentance
humility
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal transformation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits keep you dependent on self‑made righteousness?
- How can you recognize true humility?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reliance can become a new form of pride.
![“Once the process [of conversion] is begun and continues...you are continually turning inward toward God and away from your own egocentricity...you have to see this selfish side of yourself in order to turn away from it. I measure God by everything I am not. I begin with that.” quote by Flannery O'Connor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee1/flannery-o-connor-639_communication_once-the-process-of-conversion-is-begun_2834541.jpg)
