“To follow Jesus today is to follow a madman according to the ideals of present day civilization. We have the idea that our civilization is God-ordained, whereas it has been built up by ourselves. We have made a thousand and one necessities until our system of civilized life is as cast iron, and then we apologize to the Lord for not following Him.”

Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher, early 20th century

Oswald Chambers was a Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher of the early 20th century, associated with the Holiness Movement. He is best known for the daily devotional "My Utmost for His Highest." Chambers spent his life in Christian teaching and evangelism, and his reputation rests largely on the devotional writings gathered under his name. His work is remembered for its direct spiritual emphasis and its focus on disciplined faith, personal devotion, and the demands of Christian life.