Self-sufficient Christians are weak, easily deceived, ineffective in service, easily angered, over-confident, and ruled by their emotions. Insufficient Christians, who know they can do nothing outside the power and strength that Christ gives, are actually strong, because the power of God flows through their utter dependence on Him.
— Steve Swartz, Pastor, Bibellehrer und Buchautor
Topics: Humility & Pride, Faith & Trust, Illness & Weakness
Occasions: For Reflection
Steve Swartz
Steve Swartz ist ein US-amerikanischer Pastor und Autor, der die Grace Bible Church in Bakersfield, Kalifornien, leitet. Er steht für eine reformiert-baptistische Theologie mit versweiser Schriftauslegung und befasst sich in seinen Schriften unter anderem mit biblischer Seelsorge sowie Scheidungsgründen bei schwerem Missbrauch. Heutigen Bibellesern vermittelt er systematische Auslegungen reformierter Kernlehren und Hilfestellungen zu praktischen Glaubensfragen.
All quotes by Steve Swartz (17)
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
C.S. Lewis
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
There is a God, and I'm not him.
John Mark Comer
Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.
Tim Keller
God loves to use people whom others believe are unqualified.
Craig Groeschel
I am just a small cable - God is the current.
Mother Teresa
Humility is the ability to look up even to the smallest things in life.
Albert Schweitzer