Capacity Quote by John Ortberg
“At the deepest level, pride is the choice to exclude both God and other people from their rightful place in our hearts. Jesus said the essence of the spiritual life is to love God and to love people. Pride destroys our capacity to love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Joy, 2015, Christian literature
Pride blocks the heart from placing God and others in their proper place, undermining love and spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Pride excludes God and people, harming love.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to open the heart.
Themes
pride
spirituality
humility
love
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- church community
- spiritual practice
- leadership
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does pride look like in your daily life?
- How can you replace pride with humility?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be difficult to practice consistently.
