In God’s program, growing means becoming smaller. As Jesus put it, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35). Greatness in His kingdom is a gift God gives to the humble, not a prize to be grasped by the proud.
— Iain Duguid (b. 1960), Alttestamentler, Theologieprofessor, Buchautor, presbyterianischer Pastor
Related Bible passage: MRK.9.35
Topics: Humility & Pride, Discipleship, Growth & Character
Occasions: For Reflection
Iain Duguid
Iain Duguid ist ein britisch-US-amerikanischer Theologieprofessor und presbyterianischer Pastor, der seit 2014 Altes Testament am Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia lehrt. Er steht für eine historisch-grammatische Schriftauslegung im Rahmen der reformierten Bundestheologie und verbindet wissenschaftliche Exegese mit gemeindlicher Praxis. Für Bibelleser erschließt er durch seine Kommentare insbesondere anspruchsvolle alttestamentliche Bücher und Prophetien in ihrer heilsgeschichtlichen Bedeutung für den christlichen Glauben.
All quotes by Iain Duguid (22)
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