Confidence Quote by John Eldredge
““Whatever isn’t born out of deep confidence in God is sin. That includes our personality and our approach to life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Soul Doctor by John Eldredge, 2020
True confidence in God is the foundation for personal identity and life approach; lacking it leads to spiritual emptiness.
In simple terms: God‑based confidence shapes self and actions.
Key Takeaway
Ground decisions in faith.
Themes
faith
identity
confidence
Mood
contemplative
faithful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal reflection
- mentorship
Key Concepts
spirituality
self‑concept
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith influence your self‑image?
- Can confidence exist without religious belief?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on external validation can hinder personal growth.
![“[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we humble ourselves for this and redouble our confidence in God.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4bc/vincent-de-paul-1676_believe_l-et-us-believe-that-all-is-going-along_1597568.jpg)
![“There is a satisfaction we don't want to come to until we come to it in God…[Disappointments] serve to remind us every day that we cannot make life work the way we want…If we'll let it, the disappointment can be God's way of continually drawing us back to himself.” quote by John Eldredge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/830/john-eldredge-1487_disappointment_there-is-a-satisfaction-we-don-t-want-to_71871.jpg)
