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“God hath promised pardon to him that repenteth, but he hath not promised repentance to him that sinneth.” quote by Anselm of Canterbury
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“God hath promised pardon to him that repenteth, but he hath not promised repentance to him that sinneth.”

Anselm of Canterbury

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine grace offers forgiveness to those who truly repent, but does not guarantee the act of repentance to sinners.

In simple terms: God forgives those who repent, not sinners who don’t.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine repentance.

Themes

faith grace repentance

Mood

reflective solemn

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual counseling
  • confession
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology free will divine justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from truly repenting?
  • How can you cultivate humility to seek forgiveness?
A Different Perspective

Repentance may be hindered by pride or denial.

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