Bigger Quote by John Ortberg
“People who are servants-humbly, honestly, and joyfully-keep getting revealed as the biggest winners. People who recognize and embrace their smallness keep getting bigger and bigger in God's eyes. It's the oddest scoring system.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Blessing of Humility, John Ortberg, 2015
Humility and honest service are valued by God, leading to greater spiritual reward than self‑promotion.
In simple terms: Being humble makes you a bigger winner in God's eyes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and service.
Themes
humility
service
spiritual reward
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- leadership
- personal growth
- community building
Key Concepts
Christianity
self‑effacement
divine favor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your relationships?
- What does “biggest winner” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be misunderstood or undervalued in competitive cultures.
