"Maturity starts with the willingness to give oneself.
Childishness is characterized by self-centeredness.
It is only the emotionally and spiritually mature who are
able to lay down their for others, those who are "masters of
themselves that they might be the servants of others."
The specific ways in which the great principle of the cross
works in daily living are expressed most perfectly in the Love
Chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13. Here we find proof of the
stark and sacrificial rather than emotional character
of love. Christian love is an action."
able to lay down their for others, those who are "masters of
themselves that they might be the servants of others."
The specific ways in which the great principle of the cross
works in daily living are expressed most perfectly in the Love
Chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13. Here we find proof of the
stark and sacrificial rather than emotional character
of love. Christian love is an action."
~ Elisabeth Elliot
Happiest of Thursdays, sweet readers...
Happiest of Thursdays, sweet readers...
I always enjoy your Thursday Pearls, Kelly-Anne! Thank you for your sweet emails, I will try to write back this week! Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend! {{smiles}}
ReplyDeleteWhat good insight! :) Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love this quote...oh, it really spoke to me! Thank you so much for sharing, sweet Kelly-Anne. I received your precious email, and it was such an encouragement to me. Will respond to you shortly, Lord willing. God bless you abundantly, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteElisabeth Elliot is one of my favourites! Thank you for sharing this beautiful quote from her....full of truth and wisdom. Hugs, Camille xo
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