Accomplished Quote by John of Kronstadt
“Should thoughts of self-praise, of self-satisfaction, occur to you, say: 'I myself am nothing; all that is good in me is accomplished by the grace of God.' What hast thou that thou didst not receive?' (I Cor. 4:7). 'Without Me ye can do nothing' (John 15:5).”
About This Quote
Humility before God: all good comes from divine grace, not personal merit.
In simple terms: All good is from God’s grace.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge divine source of achievements.
Themes
humility
grace
faith
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- self‑reflection
- ethical conduct
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your actions?
- What does “nothing” mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with self‑esteem development.
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