Be proud Quote by J. Oswald Sanders
“It is very possible to be proud of the spiritual gifts God has entrusted to us and to strut about ostentatiously, forgetting that we have nothing which we have not received, that grace is a gift, an undeserved favor. We can actually be filled with pride at the eloquence and brilliance of our sermon on humility.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, Christian preaching
The quote warns against pride in spiritual gifts, emphasizing that all abilities are divine gifts and should inspire humility rather than boastfulness.
In simple terms: Pride in gifts ignores that they are given by grace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility, recognize gifts as grace.
Themes
humility
pride
spirituality
gratitude
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal reflection
- teaching
- public speaking
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
grace
gift theory
ego
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance gratitude for gifts with humility?
- What practices keep pride in check?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on humility can become self‑critical and stifle confidence.
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