Anything that springs from self, however small it may be, is sin. Self-energy or self-complacency in service is sin. Self-pity in trials or difficulties, self-seeking in business or Christian work, self-indulgence in one’s spare time, sensitiveness, touchiness, resentment and self-defense when we are hurt or injured by others, self-consciousness, reserve, worry, fear, all spring from self and all are sin.

Roy Hession (1908–1992), Autor

Topics: Temptation & Struggle, Growth & Character

Occasions: For Reflection

Roy Hession

Roy Hession (1908–1992) war ein britischer evangelikaler Evangelist und Buchautor, der international auf Konferenzen und Missionsreisen wirkte. Stark geprägt von Impulsen der ostafrikanischen Erweckungsbewegung, wurde er vor allem durch sein Buch „Der Weg von Golgatha“ bekannt und betonte persönliche Buße, Demut sowie Erneuerung durch das Kreuz Christi. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Schriften bis heute Anstöße zur geistlichen Selbstprüfung und zum Leben aus der Gnade, auch wenn Zeitgenossen an seinem Ansatz mitunter eine zu starke Introspektion bemängelten.

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