Affinity Quote by Oswald Chambers
“One of the greatest hindrances in coming to Jesus is the excuse of temperament. We make our temperament and our natural affinities barriers to coming to Jesus. The first thing we realize when we come to Jesus is that He pays no attention whatever to our natural affinities. We have the notion that we can consecrate our gifts to God. You cannot consecrate what is not yours; there is only one thing you can consecrate to God, and that is your right to yourself (Romans 12:1). If you will give God your right to yourself, He will make a holy experiment out of you. God’s experiments always succeed”
About This Quote
Human temperament and personal preferences often block spiritual openness, but surrendering personal autonomy to God transforms one into a vessel for divine purpose.
In simple terms: Let go of personal biases to receive divine guidance.
Key Takeaway
Surrender self to become a conduit for God’s work.
Themes
spirituality
humility
transformation
faith
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- personal prayer
- mission work
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Divine experiment
self‑sacrifice
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself are hardest to relinquish?
- How does surrender change your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Surrender may be challenging for those deeply attached to personal identity.
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