If you are not lost, what do you want with a Savior?…
““If you are not lost, what do you want with a Savior? Should the shepherd go after those who never went astray? Why should the woman sweep her house for the bits of money that were never out of her purse? No, the medicine is for the diseased; the quickening is for the dead; the pardon is for the guilty; liberation is for those who are bound: the opening of eyes is for those who are blind. How can the Savior, and His death upon the cross, and the gospel of pardon, be accounted for, unless it be upon the supposition that men are guilty and worthy of condemnation? The sinner is the gospel's reason for existence.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Salvation is for those who recognize their guilt and need redemption; it isn’t for the already righteous.
In simple terms: The Savior’s purpose is for the guilty, not the innocent.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge personal need for redemption.
Themes
theology
redemption
guilt
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- faith counseling
- sermons
- ethical discussions
- moral philosophy
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
spiritual salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is recognizing guilt essential for salvation?
- How does this view affect compassion for others?
A Different Perspective
It may alienate those who view spirituality differently.