Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His lordship. Author: Elisabeth Elliot |
We must quit bending the Word to suit our situation. It is we who must be bent to that Word, our necks that must bow under the yoke. Author: Elisabeth Elliot |
Before He furnishes the abundant supply, we must first be made conscious of our emptiness. Before he gives strength, we must be made to feel our weakness. Slow, painfully slow, are we to learn this lesson; and slower still to own our nothingness and take the place of helplessness before the Mighty One. Author: A.W. Pink |
Nothing will keep the heart tender so much as cultivating the spirit of filial awe. Author: A.W. Pink |
It seems to me, as time goes on, that the only thing that is worth seeking for is to know and to be known by Christ -- a privilege open alone to the childlike, who, with receptivity, guilelessness, and humility, move Godward. Author: Charles H. Brent |
I'm not perfect in my walk but I want to do the right thing. Author: Kirk Cameron |
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It is an invariable maxim in his kingdom, that whosoever exalts himself, shall be abased; but he that humbles himself, shall be exalted. Author: John Newton |
Experience is the Lord's school, and they who are taught by Him usually learn by the mistakes they make that in themselves they have no wisdom; and by their slips and falls, that they have no strength. Author: John Newton |
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. Author: Rick Warren |
Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest; humility grows when we refuse to be prideful; and endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up. Author: Rick Warren |
It's not about you! Author: Rick Warren |
Pride builds walls between people, humility builds bridges. Author: Rick Warren |