Christian Quote by Silouan the Athonite
“It is a great good to be given over to the will of God. Then the Lord alone is in the soul, and no other thought, and she prays to God with a pure mind. When the soul is entirely given over to the will of God, then the Lord Himself begins to guide her, and the soul learns directly from God ... A proud man does not with to live according to the will of God. He likes to direct himself, and does not understand that man does not have enough understanding to direct himself without God.”
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Treatise: The Way of the Ascetics, Silouan the Athonite, 19th century
Surrendering to God's will frees the soul, allowing divine guidance; pride blocks this surrender, leading to self‑direction without true understanding.
In simple terms: Surrender to God, avoid pride.
Key Takeaway
Submit to divine will, reject pride.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine guidance
pride
faith
Mood
reverent
serene
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- monastic life
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision‑making
- leadership training
Key Concepts
asceticism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your spiritual practice?
- What steps help you surrender to a higher purpose?
A Different Perspective
Pride may be rooted in healthy self‑esteem, not always a flaw.
