Facts Quote by Mary Faustina Kowalska
“How can one be pleasing to God when one is inflated with pride and self-love under the pretense of striving for Gods glory, while in fact one is seeking ones own glory?”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Diary of Saint Maria Faustina, 1935
Pride disguises selfish ambition as devotion, undermining true worship of God.
In simple terms: Pride hides selfish motives in worship.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility over self‑glorification.
Themes
humility
pride
spiritual integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual direction
- teaching
- leadership
Key Concepts
self‑deception
motivation
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride manifest in your spiritual life?
- What steps can you take to align motives with divine love?
A Different Perspective
Self‑examination may be uncomfortable and reveal deep insecurities.
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