Building Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“Remember that pride is the worst viper that is in the heart, the greatest disturber of the soul's peace and sweet communion with Christ; it was the first sin that ever was, and lies lowest in the foundation of Satan's whole building, and is the most difficultly rooted out, and is the most hidden, secret and deceitful of all lusts, and often creeps in, insensibly, into the midst of religion and sometimes under the disguise of humility.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, 1741
Pride corrupts the soul, disguises itself as humility, and blocks true peace with Christ.
In simple terms: Pride harms spiritual peace.
Key Takeaway
Guard against pride, seek humility.
Themes
pride
spirituality
humility
deception
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual formation
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Christian theology
sin
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride masquerade as humility?
- What practices reveal hidden pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be subtle and self‑justifying, making it hard to recognize.
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