Quotes from Bo Giertz

One ought not talk about oneself, it may hide Jesus from view.

Read God's Word now as God's Word, without skipping anything. Underline heavily everything about what our Savior has done for us. And if you like, write 'For me' in the margin. You need this yourself, and it is your duty to preach it to your congregation, as well.

The stony soil of our heart, the rock foundation of our corrupt human nature, need not, therefore, be the basis for judgment upon us. It can be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, just as the hill of Golgotha was when drops of blood fell upon it and it was transformed from a place of execution to the Rock of Atonement.

When Jesus speaks about a reward here, he means the reward in the kingdom that comes.

And even if I know myself to be a balky and obstinate ass and have no concept of how the Lord would be able to use me, I can let the matter rest with Him and let Him direct the matter.