Enemy Quote by Oswald Chambers
“The great enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but the good which is not good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for God by Oswald Chambers, 1924
Faith is hindered not by sin but by mediocre goodness that prevents striving for excellence.
In simple terms: Mediocre goodness blocks true faith growth.
Key Takeaway
Seek excellence, not just adequacy.
Themes
faith
excellence
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotions
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What “good” habits keep you from striving higher?
- How can you differentiate good from best?
A Different Perspective
Goodness can become complacent and stall progress.
