Paul saith, 'Not of works, lest any man should boast.'…
““Paul saith, 'Not of works, lest any man should boast.' Now, faith excludes all boasting. The hand which receives charity does not say, 'I am to be thanked for accepting the gift'; that would be absurd. When the hand conveys bread to the mouth it does not say to the body, 'Thank me; for I feed you.' It is a very simple thing that the hand does though a very necessary thing; and it never arrogates glory to itself for what it does. So God has selected faith to receive the unspeakable gift of His grace, because it cannot take to itself any credit, but must adore the gracious God who is the giver of all good.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is presented as a humble conduit for divine grace, contrasting with works that invite self‑praise; true gratitude lies in receiving without claiming credit.
In simple terms: Grace received humbly
Key Takeaway
Faith avoids boasting
Themes
theology
humility
grace
faith
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
didactic
explanatory
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
Key Concepts
gift
boasting
service
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does humility matter in receiving grace?
- How does boasting affect spiritual growth?