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The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.

The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.

Philip Yancey
Spiritual, Humility, Maturity
Philip Yancey (2009). “Grace Notes”, p.372, Harper Collins

Whatever makes us feel superior to other people, whatever tempts us to convey a sense of superiority, that is the gravity of our sinful nature, not grace.

Philip Yancey
Humility, People, Grace

We in the church have humility and contrition to offer the world, not a formula for success. Almost alone in our success-oriented society, we admit that we have failed, are failing, and always will fail.

Philip Yancey
Humility, Church, World
Philip Yancey (2009). “Reaching for the Invisible God: What Can We Expect to Find?”, p.20, Zondervan

... learning humility is a prerequisite for grace.

Philip Yancey
Humility, Grace, Prerequisites

Dependence, humility, simplicity, cooperation, and a sense of abandon are qualities greatly prized in the spiritual life, but extremely elusive for people who live in comfort.

Philip Yancey
Spiritual, Humility, People
FaceBook post by Philip Yancey from Jun 16, 2014

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