Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for…
![“Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for it is not grace but mere justice to approve goodness. [Rather] it is looking for condemned, guilty, speechless and helpless men whom it may save, sanctify and glorify.” quote by C. I. Scofield](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/75d/c-i-scofield-49669_approving_grace-is-not-looking-for-good-men-whom-i_2317628.png)
“Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for it is not grace but mere justice to approve goodness. [Rather] it is looking for condemned, guilty, speechless and helpless men whom it may save, sanctify and glorify.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grace seeks to uplift the broken, not just the already good.
In simple terms: Grace helps the helpless.
Key Takeaway
Offer compassion to those in need.
Themes
grace
justice
compassion
redemption
humility
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- counseling
- community support
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do we overlook in our kindness?
- How can justice complement grace?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone may not solve systemic injustice.