Inspiration Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo
““There is a Master within Who teaches us. Christ is our Master, and his inspiration and his anointing teaches us. Where his inspiration and his anointing are lacking, it is in vain that words resound in our ears. As Paul the Apostle said: 'I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.' Therefore, whether we plant or whether we water by our words, we are nothing. It is God Who gives the increase; His anointing teaches you all things.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Spiritual Growth, unknown date
True spiritual growth comes from divine inspiration, not merely human effort or words.
In simple terms: God gives the increase, not our words.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal prayer
- mentorship
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
anointing
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine inspiration?
- What role do words play in your faith journey?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot produce lasting spiritual fruit.
![“God in Christ above me, God in the Spirit within me. [. . .] ‘And even as it taught you, ye abide in Him.’ Here we have again the Holy Trinity: the Holy One, from whom the holy anointing comes; the Holy Spirit, who is Himself the anointing; and Christ, the Holy One of God, in whom the anointing…” quote by Andrew Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4e5/andrew-murray-1530_andrew-murray_god-in-christ-above-me-god-in-the-spirit_143070.jpg)
