Love Quote by Smith Wigglesworth
“Perfect love will never want the preeminence in everything, it will never want to take the place of another, it will always be willing to take the back seat.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Healing Ministry, early 20th century
True love prioritizes others, never seeking dominance or replacement, and is content to support from behind.
In simple terms: Love puts others first, not seeking control.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in relationships.
Themes
love
humility
service
selflessness
Mood
reflective
gentle
Type
spiritual
relationship
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- parenting
- teamwork
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
self-sacrificial love
ego dissolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice selfless support?
- When does humility become self‑neglect?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic; real-life power dynamics can resist self-effacement.
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