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 many no longer depend on pleasant impulses to bring me before the Lord. I must rather response to principles I know to be right, whether I feel them to be enjoyable or not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes acting on principles rather than emotions.
Jim Elliot's quote highlights the importance of adhering to one's principles and values instead of relying solely on enjoyable feelings or impulses. It suggests that true commitment and moral integrity involve making choices based on what is known to be right, even when it is not pleasurable or easy, thereby underscoring the significance of steadfastness in one's faith and actions.
Themes
PrinciplesFaithIntegrityCommitmentRightMorals
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on ethics, to emphasize the need for integrity in decision-making.
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