Behaviour Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“A truly Christian love, either to God or men, is a humble broken-hearted love. The desires of the saints, however earnest, are humble desires. Their hope is a humble hope; and their joy, even when it is unspeakable and full of glory, is a humble broken-hearted joy, and leaves the Christian more poor in spirit, and more like a little child, and more disposed to a universal lowliness of behaviour.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Christian's Love," 1740s, sermon collection
A love that embraces God and people is marked by humility, brokenness, and child‑like simplicity, making the believer poorer in pride and richer in spirit.
In simple terms: Humility in love and joy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humble, self‑sacrificial love.
Themes
humility
love
spirituality
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- community service
- counseling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian theology
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice humble love without self‑neglect?
- What does 'poor in spirit' mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be mistaken for weakness, leading to exploitation.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
