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Self pity is of the devil, and if I wallow in it, I cannot be used by God for his purpose in the world.

Self pity is of the devil, and if I wallow in it, I cannot be used by God for his purpose in the world.

Oswald Chambers
Self, Devil, Purpose
Oswald Chambers (2013). “Utmost: Classic Readings and Prayers from Oswald Chambers”, p.76, Discovery House

I must learn that the purpose of my life belongs to God, not me. God is using me from His great personal perspective, and all He asks of me is that I trust Him. ... When I stop telling God what I want, He can freely work His will in me without any hindrance. ... Self-pity is of the devil, and if I wallow in it I cannot be used by God for His purpose in the world.

Oswald Chambers
Self, Perspective, Devil
"Utmost: Classic Readings and Prayers from Oswald Chambers".

Tolerating a wrong attitude toward another person causes you to follow the spirit of the devil, no matter how saintly you are.

Oswald Chambers
Attitude, Devil, Matter
Oswald Chambers (2010). “My Utmost for His Highest”, p.170, Discovery House

Watch human nature; we are so built that if we do not get thrilled in the right way, we will get thrilled in the wrong. If we are without the thrill of communion with God, we will try to get thrilled by the devil, or by some concoction of human ingenuity.

Oswald Chambers
Trying, Devil, Watches
Oswald Chambers (2015). “Biblical Ethics / The Moral Foundations of Life / The Philosophy of Sin: Ethical Principles for the Christian Life”, p.242, Discovery House

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