Becoming Quote by Oswald Chambers
“The passion of Christianity comes from deliberately signing away my own rights and becoming a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Until I do that, I will not begin to be a saint.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for the, 1924
Becoming a saint requires voluntarily surrendering personal freedoms to follow Christ, embracing servitude as a path to holiness.
In simple terms: Saintliness demands giving up rights to serve Jesus.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and service to grow spiritually.
Themes
faith
humility
service
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
religious
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church life
- personal devotion
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Christian theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrendering rights affect personal growth?
- Can one be holy without total submission?
A Different Perspective
The notion may conflict with modern ideas of individual autonomy and rights.
