Pride is that which claims to be the author of what is really a gift.
Interpretation
Pride can lead us to falsely attribute our achievements to ourselves, ignoring the gifts and blessings that contribute to our success.
This quote by Timothy Keller emphasizes the danger of pride, suggesting that it distorts our perception of our accomplishments. It reminds us that many of our achievements are not solely the result of our own efforts but are influenced by external gifts, talents, and circumstances. Recognizing this can foster humility and gratitude in our lives.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a motivational speaking event to highlight the importance of humility.
Falling in love in a Christian way is to say,'I am excited about your future and I want to be part of getting you there. I'm signing up for the journey with you. Would you sign up for the journey to my true self with me? It's going to be hard but I want to get there.
Only in Jesus Christ do we see how the untamable, infinite God can become a baby and a loving Savior. On the cross we see how both the love and the holiness of God can be fulfilled at once.
All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
While your character flaws may have created mild problems for other people, they will create major problems for your spouse and your marriage.
To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.
God's Kingdom is "present in its beginnings, but still future in its fullness. This guards us from an under-realized eschatology (expecting no change now) and an over-realized eschatology (expecting all change now). In this stage, we embrace the reality that while we're not yet what we will be, we're also no longer what we used to be.
If, from time to time, you give up expectation, you will be able to perceive what it is you are getting.
It seems wisest to assume the worst from the beginning...and let anything better come as a surprise.
In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: 'When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence?'
Better slip with foot than tongue.
Never ask people about your work.
When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons.
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