Affection Quote by William Law
“If our life is not a course of humility, self-denial, renunciation of the world, poverty of spirit, and heavenly affection, we do not live the lives of Christians.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Spirit of the Laws, 1750
Living a Christian life requires humility, self‑denial, renunciation, spiritual poverty, and divine love.
In simple terms: Christian life needs humility and self‑denial.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and self‑denial daily.
Themes
humility
self‑denial
spirituality
Christianity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
moral
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church community
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
renunciation
poverty of spirit
heavenly affection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate humility today?
- What does spiritual poverty mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Such virtues can be hard to maintain in a materialistic culture.
