Sometimes I think these self-righteous labors are attempts to impress myself rather than sincere strides toward God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suspects their religious efforts are driven by pride rather than genuine devotion.
- In plain terms
- I think I work hard to impress myself, not God.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-righteousness can hide as sincere spiritual work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are my motives pure?
- How do I know my heart?
Another view
It relies on internal judgment that may be uncertain.
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