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Glory Quote by John R.W. Stott

“To love the glory of God more than our own glory is also to seek approval from God rather than other people.” quote by John R.W. Stott
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““To love the glory of God more than our own glory is also to seek approval from God rather than other people.””

John R.W. Stott

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Glory of God, John R.W. Stott, 1970s

Prioritizing God's glory over personal pride leads to seeking divine approval rather than human validation.

In simple terms: Seek God's approval, not people's.

Key Takeaway

Focus on divine purpose.

Themes

faith humility approval

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church service
  • personal prayer
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theocentrism self‑transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does glory mean to you?
  • How can you measure divine approval?
A Different Perspective

Human approval can still be tempting.

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