Hard things Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““A poor man is not disposed to quick and high resentment when he is among the rich: he is apt to yield to others, for he knows others are above him: he is not stiff and self-willed; he is patient with hard fare; he expects no other than to be despised, and takes it patiently; he does not take it heinously that he overlooked and but little regarded; he is prepared to be in a lowly place; he readily honours his superiors; he takes reproofs quietly; he readily honours others as above him; he easily yields to be taught, and does not claim much to his understanding and judgment; he is not over nice or humoursome, and has his spirit subdued to hard things; he is not assuming, nor apt to take much upon him, but it is natural for him to be subject to others. Thus it is with the humble Christian.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Humble Christian” by Jonathan Edwards, 1741
Humility involves accepting low status, yielding to others, and being patient with hardship, reflecting a Christian virtue of meekness.
In simple terms: Humility means accepting modesty and learning from others.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and deference to grow spiritually.
Themes
humility
patience
spirituality
Christian virtues
Mood
contemplative
serene
inspirational
Type
philosophical
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- education
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
meekness
self‑effacement
obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility benefit community harmony?
- When should you assert your own needs?
A Different Perspective
Excessive humility may suppress healthy self‑advocacy.
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