Approach Quote by Jerry Bridges
“We need to approach the Bible each day with a spirit of deep humility, recognizing that our understanding of spiritual truth is at best incomplete and to some extent inaccurate ... we should approach the Scriptures in humility and expect the Spirit to humble us even further as we continue being taught by Him from His Word.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges, 1994
Humility before Scripture acknowledges our limited grasp of truth and invites ongoing divine teaching.
In simple terms: Accept that we don’t fully understand spiritual truth and stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Seek continual learning from the Spirit.
Themes
humility
spiritual growth
learning
faith
dependence
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
devotional
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal Bible study
- small group discussion
- preaching preparation
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual formation
epistemic humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell when humility is leading to deeper insight versus stagnation?
- What practices keep you open to correction?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning can misinterpret texts; humility alone may not guarantee correct insight.
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