First step Quote by Lilias Trotter
“The first step into the realm of giving is...not manward but Godward: an utter yielding of our best. So long as our idea of surrender is limited to the renouncing of unlawful things, we have never grasped its true meaning: that is not worthy of the name for 'no polluted thing' can be offered.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Lilias Trotter, 1915
True surrender means offering our whole selves to the divine, not merely avoiding sin.
In simple terms: Give all to God, not just avoid wrongdoing.
Key Takeaway
Offer your whole heart.
Themes
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
devotion
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- volunteering
- mission work
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you offer more than just avoiding sin?
- What does genuine surrender feel like?
A Different Perspective
True surrender may be misunderstood as self‑negation, limiting growth.
