Humble Quote by N.T. Wright
““Because we live between ascension and appearing, joined to Jesus Christ by the Spirit but still awaiting his final coming and presence, we can be both properly humble and properly confident.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Hope of Glory, N.T. Wright, 2015
Living between Christ’s first coming and his return allows humble confidence, grounded in faith and awaiting fulfillment.
In simple terms: We can be humble yet confident, awaiting Christ.
Balance humility with confident hope.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- life planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice humility while staying hopeful?
- What does confident humility look like in daily life?
Humility may be mistaken for lack of ambition.