Abandon Quote by Lewis Sperry Chafer
“In the present age, man proves his separation from his Creator by his spirit of self-sufficienc y and positive rejection of God. The present issue between God and man is one of whether man will accept God's estimate of him, abandon his hopeless self-struggle, and cast himself only on God who alone is sufficient to accomplish his needed transformation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Christian Religion, 1917
The passage argues that modern humanity distances itself from God through self‑reliance and rejection, urging acceptance of divine guidance for true transformation.
In simple terms: Man separates from God by relying on himself, not divine help.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and trust in God.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
self‑sufficiency
divine dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- What would accepting divine help change in your life?
- How do you balance personal effort with faith?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self‑reliance can lead to isolation.
