--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God has privileged us in Christ Jesus to…" description: "\"God has privileged us in Christ Jesus to live above the ordinary human plane of life. Those who want to be ordinary and live on a lower plane can do so..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e65/smith-wigglesworth-3559_christ_god-has-privileged-us-in-christ-jesus-to_1093900.jpg" --- # God has privileged us in Christ Jesus to live above the… ![“God has privileged us in Christ Jesus to live above the ordinary human plane of life. Those who want to be ordinary and live on a lower plane can do so, but as for me, I will not.” quote by Smith Wigglesworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e65/smith-wigglesworth-3559_christ_god-has-privileged-us-in-christ-jesus-to_1093900.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e65/smith-wigglesworth-3559_christ_god-has-privileged-us-in-christ-jesus-to_1093900.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e65/smith-wigglesworth-3559_christ_god-has-privileged-us-in-christ-jesus-to_1093900.jpg) > “God has privileged us in Christ Jesus to live above the ordinary human plane of life. Those who want to be ordinary and live on a lower plane can do so, but as for me, I will not.” [Smith Wigglesworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/smith-wigglesworth/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Spiritual elevation transcends ordinary life; ordinary living is a choice, not a destiny. **In simple terms:** Spiritual life is above ordinary. Key Takeaway Pursue spiritual growth. Themes faith spirituality excellence Mood hopeful serious Type religious motivational When to use this quote - Religious study - community service - personal meditation Key Concepts Transcendence personal destiny Questions to Reflect On - What does “ordinary” mean to you? - How can you integrate spirituality into daily life? 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