Quote by Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for H
We are not built for the mountains and the dawns and aesthetic affinities, those are for moments of inspiration, that is all. We are built for the valley, for the ordinary stuff we are in, and that is where we have to prove our mettle. Spiritual selfishness always wants repeated moments on the mount. We feel we could talk like angels and live like angels, if only we could stay on the mount. The times of exaltation are exceptional, they have their meaning in our life with God, but we must beware lest our spiritual selfishness wants to make them the only time.
Summary
This quote is explaining that as humans, we are not naturally inclined or built to constantly only seek moments of inspiration, such as those found in the beauty of nature or in extraordinary experiences. Our true test lies in the ordinary, everyday aspects of life. Sometimes, individuals can become spiritually selfish and solely desire the elevated, divine moments in their interactions with God or others. However, it is important to recognize that these exceptional experiences hold significance in our spiritual lives, but we should not allow that selfishness to lead us to solely yearn for those times, neglecting the importance of ordinary moments.
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Selfishness
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