Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns.

Thomas Brooks
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Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns. This quote is a quote that reflects the hypocritical nature of people. The world needs to be reminded of how hypocritical people can be. Hypocrites are often very prideful and do not care about others, so they will often say or do things that cause others to become upset or angry at them.

Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns, meaning that one who thinks only of himself and not anyone else will always be caught up in hypocrisy. They always think about themselves and not others and this self-centeredness is what causes them to go into hypocrisy. It is said that "the greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall".

Source: The Secret Key To Heaven: The Vital Importance Of Private Prayer

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