“When we lose sight of God we become hard and dogmatic. We hurl our own petitions at God’s throne and dictate to Him as to what we wish Him to do. We do not worship God, nor do we seek to form the mind of Christ. If we are hard towards God, we will become hard towards other people.”

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.