--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As long as we are flippant and stupid and…" description: "\"As long as we are flippant and stupid and shallow and think that we know ourselves, we shall never give ourselves over to Jesus Christ; but when once w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fc/oswald-chambers-205_baptists_as-long-as-we-are-flippant-and-stupid-an_2701686.png" --- # As long as we are flippant and stupid and shallow and… ![“As long as we are flippant and stupid and shallow and think that we know ourselves, we shall never give ourselves over to Jesus Christ; but when once we become conscious that we are infinitely more than we can fathom, and infinitely greater in possibility either for good or bad than we can know…” quote by Oswald Chambers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fc/oswald-chambers-205_baptists_as-long-as-we-are-flippant-and-stupid-an_2701686.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fc/oswald-chambers-205_baptists_as-long-as-we-are-flippant-and-stupid-an_2701686.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fc/oswald-chambers-205_baptists_as-long-as-we-are-flippant-and-stupid-an_2701686.png) > “As long as we are flippant and stupid and shallow and think that we know ourselves, we shall never give ourselves over to Jesus Christ; but when once we become conscious that we are infinitely more than we can fathom, and infinitely greater in possibility either for good or bad than we can know, we shall be only too glad to hand ourselves over to Him.” [Oswald Chambers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/oswald-chambers/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing our vast potential leads us to surrender to a higher power. **In simple terms:** Acknowledge our limits, then trust. Key Takeaway Accept humility, trust higher purpose. Themes humility faith potential trust Mood reflective spiritual Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal crisis - major life decision - spiritual seeking Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - When have you felt humbled? - How can faith guide your choices? 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