Artificial Quote by Johannes Tauler
“Judge yourself; if you do that you will not be judged by God, as St. Paul says. But it must be a real sense of your own sinfulness, not an artificial humility.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 15th century Christian preaching, attributed to Johannes Tauler
Encourages personal accountability and sincere self‑examination rather than false humility
In simple terms: Be truly aware of your own faults
Key Takeaway
Self‑judge honestly
Themes
self‑reflection
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- confessional prayer
- personal counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
theology
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine self‑judgment look like?
- How can you balance humility with honesty?
A Different Perspective
False humility can blind you to real change
