Quotes about Humility
Moreover, a true Christian will not ascribe any prosperity to his own diligence, industry, or good fortune, but he will acknowledge that God is the author of it.
- John Calvin
The more highly we think of ourselves-our abilities and talents-the less God can use us.
- AW Tozer
God, harden me against myself!
- Amy Carmichael
We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom and our own error therein.
- Abraham Lincoln
God, deliver me from sullen saints.
- Teresa of Avila
It's pride, plain and simple, that keeps me from giving God all the glory and keeping some of it for myself. It is a battle we all fight in some form or another, some of us daily or even hourly.
- Francis Chan
We should not have a petty regard for God's gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
- Ignatius of Loyola
Humble us, O God, under your mighty hand, and let us rise, not as professionals, but as witnesses and partakers of the sufferings of Christ.
- John Piper
The spirit of non-violence necessarily leads to humility. Non-violence means reliance on God, the rock of ages. If we would seek his aid, we must approach Him with a humble and contrite heart.
- Mahatma Gandhi
God would prefer we have an occasional limp than a perpetual strut.
- Max Lucado
The more we empty ourselves, the more room we give God to fill us.
- Mother Teresa
Pride looks down, and no one can see God but by looking up.
- Peter Kreeft