Christian Quote by Saint Augustine
“In our own times, you see, an emperor came to the city of Rome, where there's the temple of an emperor, where there's a fisherman's tomb. And so that pious and Christian emperor, wishing to beg for health, for salvation from the Lord, did not proceed to the temple of a proud emperor, but to the tomb of a fisherman, where he could imitate that fisherman in humility, so that he, being thus approached, might then obtain something from the Lord, which a haughty emperor would be quite unable to earn.”
About This Quote
Source Text: Confessions, Book 4, 5th century
A humble approach to prayer, seeking God's favor through modesty rather than pride.
In simple terms: Humility in prayer yields divine help.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility over pride.
Themes
humility
faith
prayer
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious devotion
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
Christian theology
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your spiritual life?
- Can pride hinder your prayers?
A Different Perspective
Humility may not guarantee outcomes.
