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Devote Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

“Go on your knees before God. Bring all your idols; bring self-will, and pride, and every evil lust before Him, and give them up. Devote yourself, heart and soul, to His will; and see if you do not "know of the doctrine.” quote by Henry Ward Beecher
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“Go on your knees before God. Bring all your idols; bring self-will, and pride, and every evil lust before Him, and give them up. Devote yourself, heart and soul, to His will; and see if you do not "know of the doctrine.”

Henry Ward Beecher

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Call to Humility, 1855

One should humble themselves before God, surrender idols and pride, and devote fully to divine will, emphasizing spiritual surrender.

In simple terms: Humility before God requires surrender.

Key Takeaway

Practice total devotion to divine will.

Themes

religion humility spiritual surrender idols pride

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

religious spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Worship
  • personal prayer
  • religious counseling

Key Concepts

Theological devotion self-denial spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What idols do you need to surrender?
  • How does humility affect daily life?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with personal autonomy.

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