Buried Quote by John Wesley
“Do not any longer contend for mastery, for power, money, or praise. Be content to be a private, insignificant person, known and loved by God and me…of what importance is your character to mankind, if you was buried just now. Or if you had never lived, what loss would it be to the cause of God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Character of the Christian Life, 1740
Advocates humility and inner worth over external achievements, emphasizing divine love as true value.
In simple terms: True worth comes from God, not status.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine purpose.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self-worth
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- career setbacks
- spiritual doubt
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility mean to you?
- How can you find purpose beyond accolades?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure may still value fame over humility.
