Lord, make my way prosperous, not that I achieve high station, but that my life may be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.
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I do not know how to make a man think seriously about sin and judgment, and must look to the work of the Holy Spirit for any hint of such a working.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the role of divine influence in inspiring deep reflection on morality and accountability.
Jim Elliot expresses the belief that individuals cannot be forced into serious contemplation about sin and its consequences solely through human effort. Instead, he suggests that it is the work of the Holy Spirit that truly prompts such profound introspection and realization about one's moral state and accountability before divine judgment.
Themes
SinJudgmentHoly SpiritMoralityIntrospection
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about spiritual reflection, this quote can be used to underscore the importance of divine influence in understanding sin.
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